The Arc Foundation
The Arc Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $230K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Arc Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arc Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +53.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +1126.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $229,596
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 The Arc Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wbezchicago Public Media ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Arc Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 166% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wbezchicago Public Media Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| WTTW Chicago Chicago, IL | General 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 | $229,596 | $6,043 | $21,387 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $4,656 | $12,058 |
| 2024 | $244,940 | $251,866 | $13,096 | $13,043 | 16 | $13,043 | $1,813 | $2,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arc Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arc Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Estee Mathes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Mathes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marly Mathes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mathes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Arc Foundation
How much does The Arc Foundation give each year?
The Arc Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 16 grants.
How large is The Arc Foundation?
The Arc Foundation reported $230K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Arc Foundation operate?
The Arc Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York.
What is The Arc Foundation's EIN?
The Arc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1316121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Arc Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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