John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports 36 grants totaling $366,000, with listed grants supporting organizations such as public broadcasting, museums, universities, youth programs, and mental health services.
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc gave $366K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $366,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,167
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,753,832
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (70% 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 & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc
- 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: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 1300, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 552-0960
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PBS Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 260 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 14% to Virginia, 5% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Washington, and 3% to Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2025) to $458K (2024). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Temple Beth Ampressman Academy Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Together in Missionsaint Martin of Tours Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Variety Boys & Girls Club Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Champions in Service Mount Veron, WA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Crespi Carmelite High School Encino, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Culver City, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,753,832 | $470,825 | $557,124 | $366,000 | 36 | $381,714 | $304,916 | $512,588 |
| 2024 | $6,840,131 | $531,591 | $647,026 | $457,500 | 57 | $477,681 | $361,746 | $477,754 |
| 2023 | $6,955,566 | $358,229 | $575,703 | $402,500 | 52 | $421,768 | $203,524 | $426,130 |
| 2022 | $7,173,040 | $175,432 | $620,194 | $439,000 | 58 | $465,440 | $51,920 | $450,738 |
| 2021 | $7,617,802 | $311,917 | $617,851 | $432,500 | 57 | $447,932 | $134,815 | $510,091 |
| 2020 | $7,923,736 | $385,048 | $607,577 | $443,300 | 62 | — | $226,727 | $458,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $513K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for a range of organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied ways: PBS Foundation says it works to support public broadcasting and its programs and services; the Autry Museum of the American West describes connecting stories of the American West through museum experiences; and Variety Boys & Girls Club describes educational, recreational, charitable, and guidance programs for children ages 7 to 17.
Other grantees’ stated missions include Pepperdine University’s commitment to academic excellence and Christian values, and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ provision of mental health services. These are descriptions of the grantees, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $366,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $50,000 to PBS Foundation, $30,000 to the Autry Museum of the American West, $25,000 to Pepperdine University, and $25,000 to Temple Beth Am Pressman Academy. Other listed grants included $20,000 each to American Battlefield Trust, Together in Mission—Saint Martin of Tours, and Variety Boys & Girls Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stanley B. Schneider, CPA, as Secretary/CFO/Director; Charles B. Baumer, Esq., as President and Director; and Sedda Antekelian as Director.
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc is led by Charles B. Baumer Esq., President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles B. Baumer Esq.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Sedda Antekelian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Stanley B. Schneider CPA
Secretary, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Stanley B Schneider CPA (Secretary/CFO/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc
How much does John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc give each year?
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc gave $366K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $458K across 57 grants.
What is John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,167, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc give grants?
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include PBS Foundation ($50,000), Autry Museum of the American West ($30,000) and Pepperdine University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc?
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $382K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $513K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc?
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 John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's EIN?
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0241446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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