Arnold and Esther Foundation
The Arnold and Esther Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants primarily for Christian ministry, including support for religious organizations in several states.
Arnold and Esther Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold and Esther Foundation gave $441K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Tennessee. 81% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $440,850
- +376.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +128.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,553
- +108.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $517,642
- New grantees (estimate)
- 81% first-time grantees (13 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arnold and Esther Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1204 W 7Th Ste 200, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold and Esther Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mission Eurasia ($292K). Together the top 10 received $436K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 12% to South Carolina, 3% to Texas, and 1% each to Georgia and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arnold and Esther Foundation open to new grantees?
81%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 16 grantees (81%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 6% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2022) to $441K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $441K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Eurasia Franklin, TN | Christian Ministry | $291,750 |
| Children's Bible Ministry Townsend, TN | Christian Ministry | $44,500 |
| Acci Rock Hill, SC | Christian Ministry | $26,500 |
| Vita Vera Columbia, SC | Christian Ministry | $26,000 |
| Church of the Way Murfreesboro, TN | Christian Ministry | $25,000 |
| East West Ministries Plano, TX | Christian Ministry | $11,000 |
| Faith Freedom Duluth, GA | Christian Minitry | $5,000 |
| CBN Virginia Beach, VA | Christian Ministry | $3,000 |
| Homstead College Fort Worth, TX | Christian Ministry | $2,000 |
| Walker's Chapel Seven Springs, NC | Christian Ministry | $1,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,642 | $96,602 | $441,000 | $440,850 | 16 | $440,850 | $2 | $33,975 |
| 2023 | — | $356 | $92,620 | $92,620 | 7 | $92,620 | $356 | $44,722 |
| 2022 | — | $1,082,518 | $93,221 | $88,500 | 9 | $88,500 | $106 | $51,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold and Esther Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for Christian ministry. One recipient, Mission Eurasia, describes its own mission as training, equipping, and mobilizing Christian leaders throughout Eurasia for indigenous evangelism, church-planting, holistic ministries, and church growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $440,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $291,750, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $291,750 to Mission Eurasia, $44,500 to Children’s Bible Ministry, $26,500 to ACCI, $26,000 to Vita Vera, and $25,000 to Church of the Way.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold Pent as president and director, Esther Pent as director, and Victoria as director.
Arnold and Esther Foundation is led by Arnold Pent, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold Pent
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esther Pent
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Victoria Ferreira (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Arnold and Esther Foundation
How much does Arnold and Esther Foundation give each year?
Arnold and Esther Foundation gave $441K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 7 grants.
What is Arnold and Esther Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold and Esther Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $27,553, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnold and Esther Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does Arnold and Esther Foundation give grants?
Arnold and Esther Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants).
Does Arnold and Esther Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Arnold and Esther Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (15 grants).
Who are Arnold and Esther Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnold and Esther Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mission Eurasia ($291,750), Children's Bible Ministry ($44,500) and Acci ($26,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold and Esther Foundation?
Arnold and Esther Foundation reported $518K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $441K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnold and Esther Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for Christian ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold and Esther Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arnold and Esther Foundation's EIN?
Arnold and Esther Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3885513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Arnold and Esther Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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