Arnold Foundation
The Arnold Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it gave $24,300 in grants to 17 organizations, including charitable, religious, educational, arts, and animal-rescue organizations.
Arnold Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold Foundation gave $24K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,300
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,429
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $184,473
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% 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 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 South Lake Trail, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 659-2952
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashley Hall ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 41% to recipients in South Carolina. Recipients in New York received 3%, and recipients in Georgia received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arnold Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $871; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% 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 $24K (2024) to $47K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hall Charleston, SC | Supporting Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| New Testament Church Florida West Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Charitable Activitesting Charitable Activities | $3,500 |
| Royal Poinciana Chapel Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Charitable Activitiessupporting Religious Activities | $2,000 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults Inc Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Charitable Activitiessupporting Charitable Activitiessupporting Charitable Activities | $1,400 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Charitable Activites | $1,250 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue West Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Seventh Day Church Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Educational Activities | $1,000 |
| Center for Creative Education West Palm Beach, FL | Supporting Charitable Activites | $1,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lantana, FL | Supporting Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Supporting Charitable Activites | $500 |
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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 | $184,473 | $22,334 | $28,863 | $24,300 | 17 | $24,300 | $17,771 | $510 |
| 2023 | $191,002 | $13,187 | $31,694 | $27,450 | 20 | $30,275 | $13,523 | $249 |
| 2022 | $209,509 | $13,613 | $51,375 | $47,060 | 31 | $49,885 | $12,123 | $794 |
| 2021 | $252,737 | $36,864 | $40,151 | $36,100 | 31 | $38,925 | $31,638 | $16,722 |
| 2020 | $256,024 | $15,674 | $37,139 | $33,150 | 22 | — | $12,674 | $16,512 |
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.
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 included support for charitable activities, religious activities, and educational activities. Among the recipients, the Norton Museum of Art describes its mission as welcoming visitors to experience art through distinctive programs and collections. South Florida PBS describes its mission as entertaining, enlightening, and educating its community while reflecting the region’s diversity. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $24,300. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to Ashley Hall in Charleston, South Carolina; $3,500 to New Testament Church Florida in West Palm Beach, Florida; $2,000 to Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach, Florida; and $1,400 to Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults Inc. in Palm Beach, Florida. Other recipients included the Norton Museum of Art ($1,250), Peggy Adams Animal Rescue ($1,000), Seventh Day Church ($1,000), and Center for Creative Education ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Y Arnold Jr, F Brooks Arnold, and Laurie Arnold Host as trustees.
Arnold Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
F. Brooks Arnold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Y. Arnold Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Arnold Host
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Foundation
How much does Arnold Foundation give each year?
Arnold Foundation gave $24K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 20 grants.
What is Arnold Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,429, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnold Foundation that year got $871 on average.
Where does Arnold Foundation give grants?
Arnold Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (8 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Arnold Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Arnold Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Charitable Activites" (8 grants) and "Supporting Charitable Activities" (5 grants).
Who are Arnold Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnold Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ashley Hall ($10,000), New Testament Church Florida ($3,500) and Royal Poinciana Chapel ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold Foundation?
Arnold Foundation reported $184K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $510 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnold Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable activities, religious activities, and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Arnold 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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