Arronson Foundation
Arronson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $197K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Arronson Foundation at a glance
In short: Arronson Foundation gave $197K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,000
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,143
- +84.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,609,807
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arronson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($110K). Together the top 7 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arronson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2024) to $346K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General | $110,000 |
| Washington Middle Schoool for Girls Washington, DC | General | $36,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA Philadelphia, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Abramson Senior Center Jenkintown, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Round House Theatre Bethesda, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Small Things Matter Rockville, MD | General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,609,807 | $1,046,589 | $275,040 | $197,000 | 7 | $225,393 | $1,004,042 | $214,815 |
| 2024 | $3,838,258 | $417,287 | $216,347 | $137,000 | 9 | $165,400 | $369,867 | $209,109 |
| 2023 | $3,637,318 | $273,118 | $231,351 | $161,000 | 4 | $188,781 | $232,125 | $190,778 |
| 2022 | $3,565,051 | $258,986 | $223,700 | $145,000 | 6 | $172,035 | $214,192 | $197,149 |
| 2021 | $3,529,765 | $353,620 | $416,872 | $341,000 | 16 | — | $307,250 | $217,369 |
| 2020 | $3,593,017 | $208,243 | $409,971 | $346,000 | 16 | — | $171,273 | $188,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arronson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arronson Foundation is led by Joseph C. Kohn Esquire, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph C. Kohn Esquire
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Kohn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Goldberg (2020–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Arronson Foundation
How much does Arronson Foundation give each year?
Arronson Foundation gave $197K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 9 grants.
What is Arronson Foundation's typical grant size?
Arronson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arronson Foundation give grants?
Arronson Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Arronson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arronson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arronson Foundation's largest grantees?
Arronson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($110,000), Washington Middle Schoool for Girls ($36,000) and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arronson Foundation?
Arronson Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arronson Foundation's EIN?
Arronson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6259604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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