Arnold Foundation

PALM BEACH, FL EIN: 59-6152134

Arnold Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in PALM BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $184K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $18K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$184K

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$24K

-11.5% YoY

Grant Count

17

-15.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+4.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $510 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Arnold Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Arnold Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in PALM BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $184K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $18K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

AikenAtlantaBoynton BeachCantonCharlestonCulver CityDelandDelray BeachEaganElbertonEnterpriseEustisFort PierceFt PierceGreenwichHilton HeadLake ParkLake WorthLantanaMiami

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$14K$28K$42K$57K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$184,473$191,002$209,509
Revenue$22,334$13,187$13,613
Expenses$28,863$31,694$51,375
Qualifying Distributions$24,300$30,275$49,885
Net Investment Income$17,771$13,523$12,123
Distributable Amount$510$249$794

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$12K$24K$35K$47K22 grants202031 grants202131 grants202220 grants202317 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ASHLEY HALL$10KNEW TESTAMENT CHURCH FLO…$4KROYAL POINCIANA CHAPEL$2KREHABILITATION CENTER FO…$1KNORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC$1KPEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE$1KSEVENTH DAY CHURCH INC$1KCENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUC…$1KHOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHU…$500METROPOLITAN OPERA$500

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

121<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ashley Hall ($10,000), New Testament Church Florida ($3,500), Royal Poinciana Chapel ($2,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNITED OVERCOMER CHURCH OF GOD RIVIERA BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$250
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH LANTANA, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$500
PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE WEST PALM BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$1,000
REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS INC PALM BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIESSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIESSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$1,400
ROYAL POINCIANA CHAPEL PALM BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIESSUPPORTING RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES$2,000
ASHLEY HALL CHARLESTON, SCSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$10,000
SEVENTH DAY CHURCH INC WEST PALM BEACH, FLSUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES$1,000
SOUTH FLORIDA PBS BOYNTON BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$400
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH FLORIDA WEST PALM BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITESTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$3,500
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC WEST PALM BEACH, FLSUPPORTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITES$1,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAMES Y ARNOLD JRTRUSTEE10
F BROOKS ARNOLDTRUSTEE5
LAURIE ARNOLD HOSTTRUSTEE2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arnold Foundation?

Arnold Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in PALM BEACH, FL. It holds $184K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Arnold Foundation?

As of 2024, Arnold Foundation holds $184K in total assets with $22K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $24K in 2024.

Where does Arnold Foundation operate?

Arnold Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Arnold Foundation award?

In 2024, Arnold Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Arnold Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Arnold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $510 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Arnold Foundation's EIN?

Arnold Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6152134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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