Arnold & Itkin Foundation
The Arnold & Itkin Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Founded by civil trial lawyers Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin, with support from their wives Tara Arnold and Kisha Itkin, it supports people facing catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, and other severe circumstances.
Arnold & Itkin Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold & Itkin Foundation gave $263K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,800
- -38.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,916
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $143,957
- +6738.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (20 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 & Itkin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6009 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 222-3800
Website: https://arnolditkinfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold & Itkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Monarch School & Institute ($135K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 142 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as serving the Houston community, Texas, and communities nationwide. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Louisiana, 6% to Florida, 3% to Maryland, and 2% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arnold & Itkin Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 38 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $426K (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Monarch School & Institute Houston, TX | General Support | $135,000 |
| CEO Foundation Altamonte Springs, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $14,350 |
| Small Steps Nurtuing Center Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Precinct 4 Forward Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pink Bows Foundation- Bingo Sponsorship Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Safsn Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $8,000 |
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | General Support | $5,250 |
| Fever United Soccer Club Keller, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| McCalla Youth Athletic Association McCalla, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF. Its EIN is 83-0962641.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,957 | $415,631 | $273,765 | $262,800 | 38 | $269,261 | $6,821 | $12,452 |
| 2023 | $2,105 | $185,890 | $441,731 | $426,470 | 37 | $436,850 | — | $7,004 |
| 2022 | $257,642 | $460,924 | $234,737 | $229,850 | 31 | $232,230 | $8,543 | $2,107 |
| 2021 | $33,082 | $47,351 | $159,636 | $156,631 | 18 | $159,031 | $47,351 | $6,118 |
| 2020 | $141,594 | $326,349 | $140,099 | $137,000 | 18 | — | $155,195 | $8,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold & Itkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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
The foundation says it aims to spread hope and brighten the futures of people suffering through no fault of their own. Its website describes projects that raise awareness and support people facing catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, and other horrific circumstances. Initiatives include a scholarship program for children of burn survivors, a burn prevention campaign with the American Burn Association, and work with The Monarch School and Institute for people with neurological differences.
Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. Big Buddy Program says it provides positive role models and learning experiences to children who lack access to them. Urban Outreach Inc says it serves at-risk youth and vulnerable families in the Greater Houston area through after-school programs and summer camp. Rescued Pets Movement says it rescues, rehabilitates, and transports homeless animals to adoptive homes. Other recipients included LSU Foundation, whose stated mission is to support LSU’s academic priorities, and organizations focused on kidney disease and ocean cleanup.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $262,800. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $135,000, with a median grant of $1,400. The largest award was $135,000 to The Monarch School & Institute for general support. Other large grants included $15,000 to CEO Foundation, $14,350 to Kids’ Meals Inc, and $10,000 each to Small Steps Nurturing Center, Precinct 4 Forward, and Pink Bows Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tara Arnold as president, Kisha Itkin as vice president, Kurt Arnold as secretary, and Jason Itkin as treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin as its founders and says they created it with the support of Tara Arnold and Kisha Itkin.
Arnold & Itkin Foundation is led by Tara Arnold, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tara Arnold
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Itkin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kisha Itkin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kurt Arnold
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 & Itkin Foundation
How much does Arnold & Itkin Foundation give each year?
Arnold & Itkin Foundation gave $263K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $426K across 37 grants.
What is Arnold & Itkin Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold & Itkin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,400, and its average grant was $6,916, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnold & Itkin Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Arnold & Itkin Foundation give grants?
Arnold & Itkin Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (8%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants), Pasadena, TX (5 grants), Deer Park, TX (4 grants) and Baton Rogue, LA (2 grants).
Does Arnold & Itkin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arnold & Itkin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arnold & Itkin Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnold & Itkin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Monarch School & Institute ($135,000), CEO Foundation ($15,000) and Kids' Meals Inc ($14,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold & Itkin Foundation?
Arnold & Itkin Foundation reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnold & Itkin Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to spread hope and brighten the futures of people suffering through no fault of their own. Its website describes projects that raise awareness and support people facing catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, and other horrific circumstances. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold & Itkin Foundation?
The foundation 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 & Itkin Foundation's EIN?
Arnold & Itkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0962641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arnold & Itkin 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 2020–2024
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