The Arnold Foundation
The Arnold Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $358K.
The Arnold Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arnold Foundation gave $150K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,429
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,180,725
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% 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 Arnold Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA of Greater Harrisburg ($50K). Together the top 6 received $140K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 34 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Arnold Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Greater Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Valley Youth House Committee Inc Bethlehem, PA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Wanda Alston Foundation Washington, DC | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Downtown Daily Bread Lancaster, PA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Smyal Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The Janus School Mount Joy, PA | General Fund | $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 | $2,180,725 | $684,427 | $182,439 | $150,000 | 7 | $151,669 | $357,703 | $137,159 |
| 2024 | $1,963,646 | $539,224 | $173,861 | $150,000 | 7 | $151,250 | $216,059 | $117,011 |
| 2023 | $1,776,368 | $42,737 | $170,990 | $150,000 | 7 | $151,192 | $37,256 | $104,782 |
| 2022 | $1,904,621 | $32,596 | $172,275 | $150,000 | 7 | $151,191 | $22,244 | $108,978 |
| 2021 | $2,044,300 | $74,651 | $174,019 | $150,000 | 6 | $151,187 | $51,819 | $123,910 |
| 2020 | $2,143,668 | $38,244 | $188,275 | $150,000 | 5 | — | $17,728 | $110,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arnold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arnold Foundation is led by John M. Arnold, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Arnold
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene P. Otto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Arnold Foundation
How much does The Arnold Foundation give each year?
The Arnold Foundation gave $150K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is The Arnold Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arnold Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arnold Foundation give grants?
The Arnold Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Arnold Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Arnold Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Arnold Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arnold Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA of Greater Harrisburg ($50,000), Valley Youth House Committee Inc ($25,000) and Wanda Alston Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arnold Foundation?
The Arnold Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Arnold Foundation's EIN?
The Arnold Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1826022. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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