John and Alex Arnold Family
The John and Alex Arnold Family is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John and Alex Arnold Family at a glance
In short: John and Alex Arnold Family gave $1.7M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Nebraska. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,661,370
- +2130.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,899
- +2130.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Alex Arnold Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing is marked as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 51 Topton Way 203, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 821-8757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Alex Arnold Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAFGIVING360 ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 150 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 4% to recipients in Missouri; the filing also lists recipients in New Hampshire, Washington, and the District of Columbia, each at 0% of grant dollars. The largest grant went to DAFGIVING360 in Omaha, Nebraska. Missouri recipients included organizations in the St. Louis area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Alex Arnold Family open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $400K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2019) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | General | $1,585,135 |
| Mercy Health Foundation St Louis MO, MO | General | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater of St Louis St. Louis, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church LCPC St. Louis, MO | General | $9,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Marlin Perkins Society St. Louis, MO | General | $7,500 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank St. Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army St Louis St. Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth Alumni Fund Hanover, NH | General | $2,250 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General | $1,500 |
| University Prep Puma Fund Seattle, WA | General | $1,250 |
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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 | — | $73,655 | $1,675,618 | $1,661,370 | 26 | $1,667,080 | $66,865 | $71,486 |
| 2024 | $1,010,258 | $61,653 | $87,030 | $74,495 | 26 | $74,495 | $59,119 | $70,885 |
| 2023 | $1,035,635 | $52,861 | $78,414 | $72,025 | 33 | $72,025 | $36,342 | $66,090 |
| 2022 | $1,061,188 | $72,386 | $82,678 | $72,165 | 30 | $72,165 | $67,709 | $69,291 |
| 2021 | $1,071,480 | $80,827 | $80,402 | $70,692 | 35 | $70,692 | $71,047 | $77,645 |
| 2020 | $1,071,055 | $49,932 | $78,360 | $69,855 | 32 | — | $42,706 | $64,835 |
| 2019 | $1,099,483 | $46,460 | $70,577 | $62,446 | 33 | — | $26,844 | $65,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Alex Arnold Family reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — 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 listed 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, community services, religious life, culture, education, and food assistance.
Mercy Health Foundation describes its mission as bringing to life “the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.” The Clayton Community Foundation says it partners with the City of Clayton to support private investment in art, history, parks, and sustainability. The Missouri Historical Society describes its work as including educational and community programs, collections and conservation, library and research, and exhibitions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,661,370. Grants ranged from $75 to $1,585,135, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $1,585,135 to DAFGIVING360 for general purposes. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Mercy Health Foundation, $15,000 to United Way of Greater St. Louis, $9,000 to Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, $7,500 to the St. Louis Zoo Marlin Perkins Society, $5,000 to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, and $5,000 to the Salvation Army St. Louis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Q Arnold as trustee and chairman, Alex A Arnold as trustee and secretary, and Jonathon Q Arnold and Justin A Arnold as members of the advisory committee.
John and Alex Arnold Family is led by John Q. Arnold, Trustee & Chairman Ad since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Q. Arnold
Trustee & Chairman Ad
Trustee & Cha → Trustee & Chairman Ad, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alex A. Arnold
Trustee & Secretary A
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee & Secretary A, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jonathon Q. Arnold
Member & Advisory Com
Member & Advisor → Member & Advisory Com, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Justin A. Arnold
Member & Advisory Com
Member & Advisor → Member & Advisory Com, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John and Alex Arnold Family
How much does John and Alex Arnold Family give each year?
John and Alex Arnold Family gave $1.7M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 26 grants.
What is John and Alex Arnold Family's typical grant size?
John and Alex Arnold Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $63,899, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Alex Arnold Family that year got $400K on average.
Where does John and Alex Arnold Family give grants?
John and Alex Arnold Family gives mostly in Nebraska: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (17 grants).
Does John and Alex Arnold Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Alex Arnold Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Alex Arnold Family's largest grantees?
John and Alex Arnold Family's largest 2025 grantees include DAFGIVING360 ($1,585,135), Mercy Health Foundation ($20,000) and United Way of Greater of St Louis ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does John and Alex Arnold Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, community services, religious life, culture, education, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Alex Arnold Family?
The foundation stated that it 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 ↑
How much is John and Alex Arnold Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, John and Alex Arnold Family reported a distributable amount of $71K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Alex Arnold Family's EIN?
John and Alex Arnold Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6856853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John and Alex Arnold Family 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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