Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc
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Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $347K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,082,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $347,083
- Median grant
- $38,750
- Total assets
- $24,143,995
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 6 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 31 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $2.1M (2025, 15 months). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $2.1M.
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation Orlando, FL | To Support the Mission of the Palmer Foundation | $1,925,000 |
| Central Florida Sports Commission Orlando, FL | Supporting the Work of the Club | $65,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association Braselton, GA | To Support Youth Development | $42,500 |
| Rotary Club of Dr Phillips Windermere, FL | Supporting the Work of the Club | $35,000 |
| First Tee of Central Florida - via PGA Tour Winter Park, FL | To Support Youth Development | $10,000 |
| Sports Business Club at UCF Orlando, FL | Supporting the Work of the Club | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | $24,143,995 | $43,968,624 | $44,344,228 | $2,082,500 | 6 | $366,872 |
| 2024 | $24,006,965 | $41,630,742 | $42,072,124 | $1,647,500 | 7 | $273,051 |
| 2023 | $23,371,968 | $39,447,081 | $40,621,194 | $1,447,000 | 9 | $76,838 |
| 2022 | $25,271,714 | $29,919,069 | $28,520,941 | $449,960 | 5 | $2,677 |
| 2021 | $24,420,608 | $35,690,094 | $20,496,675 | $88,225 | 4 | $29,367 |
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $367K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Amy Saunders, President & Board Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Saunders
President & Board Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Saunders III
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Schneider
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walt Conn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Battles
Vice President of Finance
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Couzzo
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ken Boehner (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kristin Raymond (2023–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. The 2025 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 7 grants.
What is Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $38,750, and its average grant was $347,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting the Work of the Club" (3 grants).
Who are Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation ($1,925,000), Central Florida Sports Commission ($65,000) and American Junior Golf Association ($42,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc reported $24.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44.0M.
What is Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Orlando, FL. It holds $24.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3305976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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