The Ark Foundation Inc
The Ark Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Parkland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $370K.
The Ark Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ark Foundation Inc gave $370K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,000
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,857
- +98.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (41% 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 Ark Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Seeing Eye ($150K). Together the top 7 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 30 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ark Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 3600% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $400K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | General | $150,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami North Miami Beach, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Florida Himane Society Pompano Beach, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue Boca Raton, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | General | $20,000 |
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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 | — | $4,978 | $474,099 | $370,000 | 7 | $448,999 | — | $5,321 |
| 2024 | $469,121 | $39,183 | $485,192 | $400,000 | 15 | $442,192 | — | $37,787 |
| 2023 | $915,130 | $320,375 | $111,666 | $10,000 | 2 | $52,113 | — | $46,443 |
| 2022 | $706,421 | $22,592 | $78,250 | $10,000 | 2 | $52,113 | $1,119 | $48,773 |
| 2021 | $762,079 | $53,644 | $81,085 | $11,500 | 4 | $53,619 | $881 | $52,540 |
| 2020 | $789,520 | $172,220 | $72,029 | $10,000 | 3 | — | $5,928 | $48,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ark Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ark Foundation Inc is led by Jay Serbin, President Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Serbin
President Director
President & Director → President Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Serbin
V. President Director
V.pres & Director → V. President Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Serbin
Secretary Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ark Foundation Inc
How much does The Ark Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ark Foundation Inc gave $370K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 15 grants.
What is The Ark Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ark Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $52,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ark Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ark Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and New York (14%).
Does The Ark Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ark Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ark Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ark Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Seeing Eye ($150,000), ASPCA ($50,000) and Humane Society of the United States ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The Ark Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Ark Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ark Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ark Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0994249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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