The Ark Conservancy
The Ark Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Anaheim, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2024, it made $25 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $802.
The Ark Conservancy at a glance
- Total assets
- $39,579
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $802
- -139.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $25
- Expenses (2024)
- $37
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ark Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Ark Conservancy gives
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $40K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlow Park Pictures Inc Los Angeles, CA | To Further Oragnaization's Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | To Further Oragnaization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $39,579 | $802 | $37 | — | — | $25 | $802 | $1,901 |
| 2023 | $37,927 | $-2,057 | — | — | — | — | $863 | $1,832 |
| 2022 | $36,223 | $470 | $225 | — | — | $225 | $470 | $1,772 |
| 2021 | $39,434 | $4 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $4 | $2,927 |
| 2020 | $79,430 | $15 | $4,260 | $4,250 | 4 | — | $15 | $4,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ark Conservancy reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ark Conservancy is led by Glen Ceiley, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Ceiley
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ceiley
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Ark Conservancy
How large is The Ark Conservancy?
The Ark Conservancy reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (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 is The Ark Conservancy?
The Ark Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Anaheim, CA. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Ark Conservancy operate?
The Ark Conservancy has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia.
What is The Ark Conservancy's EIN?
The Ark Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8408282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Ark Conservancy funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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