The Arcadia Foundation
The Arcadia Foundation is a private foundation based in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 53 grants totaling $2,244,015, all to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients include arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, environmental organizations, a zoo, a church, and a child advocacy center.
The Arcadia Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arcadia Foundation gave $2.2M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,244,015
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +231.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,340
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $23,670,141
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (30 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 The Arcadia Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a one- or two-page summary covering the organization’s brief history, amount requested, and intended use of funds, with a copy of its IRS exemption letter…
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a one- or two-page summary covering the organization’s brief history, amount requested, and intended use of funds, with a copy of its IRS exemption letter showing 501(c)(3) status. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, and limits eligible recipient organizations to those with ZIP codes in the 18000s and 19000s.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists an annual application period of September 1 through October 15. That filing describes the 2024 application instructions; it does not establish a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists an annual application period of September 1 through October 15.
- Contact
Application contact: The Arcadia Foundation
Mailing address: 105 East Logan St, Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-0685
Website: https://arcadiafund.org.uk
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arcadia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Museum of Art ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 151 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s 2024 filing says eligible recipient organizations must have ZIP codes in the 18000s or 19000s.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arcadia Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 30 of 53 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 4% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | No Restrictions | $500,000 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown, PA | No Restrictions | $300,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | No Restrictions | $164,524 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | No Restrictions | $125,000 |
| German Society of PA Philadelphia, PA | No Restrictions | $75,000 |
| Norristown New Life Mennonite Churc Norristown, PA | No Restrictions | $70,000 |
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | No Restrictions | $60,000 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA | No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center Blue Bell, PA | No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Jenkins Arboretum Gardens Devon, PA | No Restrictions | $50,000 |
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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 | $23,670,141 | $1,775,401 | $2,387,412 | $2,244,015 | 53 | $2,244,015 | $1,598,707 | $1,082,776 |
| 2024 | $23,195,906 | $744,585 | $1,755,826 | $1,625,500 | 16 | $1,625,500 | $585,753 | $1,082,207 |
| 2023 | $21,704,135 | $1,718,960 | $1,712,002 | $1,561,564 | 26 | $1,561,564 | $1,514,688 | $1,086,487 |
| 2022 | $21,939,127 | $756,731 | $1,460,737 | $1,319,050 | 31 | $1,319,050 | $561,479 | $1,196,697 |
| 2021 | $24,727,748 | $1,901,511 | $1,949,909 | $1,798,479 | 25 | — | $1,691,151 | $1,174,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arcadia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Pennsylvania organizations. For example, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens describes its work as celebrating plants and place through education, conservation, and community connection. Theatre Horizon says it uses theatre to create a community of artists, students, and audiences in which each member is encouraged to grow. The Pathway School describes its work as building academic, social, and life skills for students with special needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $2,244,015. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest listed awards were $500,000 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, $300,000 to Elmwood Park Zoo, $164,524 to Drexel University, $125,000 to Thomas Jefferson University, and $75,000 to the German Society of PA. The filing lists each of these grants as having “no restrictions.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bette E. Landman as president, Lori Patrick as treasurer, Kevin Ward as vice president, Marilyn Steinbright as president emeritus, and Harvey SS Miller as secretary.
The Arcadia Foundation is led by Bette E. Landman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bette E. Landman
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Harvey Ss Miller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kevin Ward
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lori Patrick
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marilyn Steinbright
President Emeritus
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet Alwang (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Arcadia Foundation
How much does The Arcadia Foundation give each year?
The Arcadia Foundation gave $2.2M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 16 grants.
What is The Arcadia Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arcadia Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $42,340, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arcadia Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Arcadia Foundation give grants?
The Arcadia Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (15 grants), Norristown, PA (6 grants), Coatesville, PA (3 grants) and Media, PA (2 grants).
Does The Arcadia Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Arcadia Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "No Restrictions" (53 grants).
Who are The Arcadia Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arcadia Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Philadelphia Museum of Art ($500,000), Elmwood Park Zoo ($300,000) and Drexel University ($164,524), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arcadia Foundation?
The Arcadia Foundation reported $23.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arcadia Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Pennsylvania organizations. For example, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens describes its work as celebrating plants and place through education, conservation, and community connection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arcadia Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a one- or two-page summary covering the organization’s brief history, amount requested, and intended use of funds, with a copy of its IRS exemption letter… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arcadia Foundation's EIN?
The Arcadia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6399772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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