E Thomas Arington Family Foundation
The E Thomas Arington Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mason, Ohio, in the Greater Cincinnati area. Founded in 1994 by E. Thomas Arington, it supports Gospel-focused charities through grants and in-kind donations.
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation at a glance
In short: E Thomas Arington Family Foundation gave $528K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state Ohio. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $528,401
- +100.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,840
- +161.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $216,394
- +54.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E Thomas Arington Family 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: 6125 Commerce Court, Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 791-8090
Website: https://arington.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Thomas Arington Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Back 2 Back Ministries ($160K). Together the top 10 received $528K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 74 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 42% of grant dollars, Alabama and Georgia recipients received 19% each, Tennessee recipients received 9%, and Kentucky recipients received 3%. The foundation’s website also notes that several supported organizations are based in the Greater Cincinnati area and several work around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E Thomas Arington Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2019) to $528K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $528K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Back 2 Back Ministries Mason, OH | General Purposes | $160,000 |
| Team Focus USA Mobile, AL | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Illuminations Alpharetta, GA | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Bloc Ministries Cincinnati, OH | General Purposes | $60,000 |
| Missional Labs Nashville, TN | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Sports Reach Campbellsville, KY | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Purposes | $10,401 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| SDHBC Coalition Doylestown, PA | General Purposes | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216,394 | $605,009 | $528,551 | $528,401 | 10 | $528,551 | — | $4,666 |
| 2023 | $139,936 | $366,533 | $271,763 | $263,000 | 13 | $271,762 | — | $3,601 |
| 2022 | $45,166 | $278,271 | $376,345 | $365,025 | 22 | $376,345 | $8 | $4,031 |
| 2021 | $143,232 | $649,751 | $545,280 | $494,000 | 16 | $545,280 | $12 | $3,391 |
| 2020 | $38,749 | $427,059 | $451,246 | $378,130 | 13 | — | $12 | $3,712 |
| 2019 | $62,936 | $278,628 | $241,865 | $167,875 | 10 | — | $51 | $2,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Thomas Arington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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’s mission is “to positively impact the value systems of the next generation with the life and teachings of Jesus.” Its vision is to spread the love and gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world by putting Christian values into action.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in different areas. Back 2 Back Ministries describes its work as caring for orphaned and vulnerable children; BLOC Ministries says it builds relationships with neighbors and shares hope through free activities and programs for youth and adults. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes says its aim is to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS while empowering people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $528,401. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $160,000, with a median of $32,500. Notable grants included $160,000 to Back 2 Back Ministries, $100,000 each to Team Focus USA and Illuminations, $60,000 to BLOC Ministries, and $50,000 to Missional Labs. All ten listed grants were for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E. Thomas Arington as treasurer, Bettye M. Arington as vice president, Robert W. Buechner as secretary, and Philip B. Arington as president.
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation is led by Philip B. Arington, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip B. Arington
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bettye M. Arington
Vice President
V.pres → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Thomas Arington
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Buechner
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 E Thomas Arington Family Foundation
How much does E Thomas Arington Family Foundation give each year?
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation gave $528K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $263K across 13 grants.
What is E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's typical grant size?
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $52,840, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E Thomas Arington Family Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does E Thomas Arington Family Foundation give grants?
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (19%) and Georgia (19%).
Does E Thomas Arington Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's largest grantees?
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Back 2 Back Ministries ($160,000), Team Focus USA ($100,000) and Illuminations ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E Thomas Arington Family Foundation?
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation reported $216K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $529K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E Thomas Arington Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to positively impact the value systems of the next generation with the life and teachings of Jesus.” Its vision is to spread the love and gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world by putting Christian values into action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Thomas Arington Family 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 E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's EIN?
E Thomas Arington Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1417811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does E Thomas Arington Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). E Thomas Arington Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/e-thomas-arington-family-foundation-morg_cba6de79bd8d4bf18a022ccc3c34a817
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