The Arnow Family Fund Inc
The Arnow Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Guided by progressive Jewish values, it supports local, national, and international organizations through general operating and project-specific grants, with stated focus areas including civic engagement, peace and conflict resolution, civil and human rights, sustainability, arts and media, and human health.
The Arnow Family Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Arnow Family Fund Inc gave $3.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $530K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,178,300
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $529,717
- -50.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $38,091,618
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Arnow Family Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The fund supports organizations by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 675 Third Avenue 27Th Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 869-9700
Website: https://arnowfamilyfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arnow Family Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($3.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 33 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund says it supports local, national, and international organizations. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Arnow Family Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2021) to $3.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,650,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Civic Engagement; General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Safer Future; General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Chamah New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Confluence Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
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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 | $38,091,618 | $2,061,333 | $3,992,305 | $3,178,300 | 6 | $3,244,016 | $1,330,440 | $2,277,584 |
| 2023 | $40,022,590 | $1,100,867 | $3,809,085 | $3,200,000 | 3 | $3,261,674 | $786,811 | $2,292,497 |
| 2022 | $42,730,808 | $25,315,604 | $4,272,681 | $3,600,000 | 2 | $3,656,766 | $917,479 | $2,186,105 |
| 2021 | $23,132,885 | $6,722,954 | $2,518,255 | $2,140,000 | 5 | $2,188,094 | $2,111,483 | $1,154,757 |
| 2020 | $20,028,186 | $1,380,173 | $3,683,434 | $3,325,000 | 17 | — | $956,594 | $1,098,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arnow Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — 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 fund’s stated areas of focus are civic engagement, including upholding democratic norms and addressing voting barriers for underrepresented communities; peace and conflict resolution, civil and human rights; education, innovation, and design for sustainability; arts and media; and human health, with special attention to underserved communities.
Its 2024 grants included support for PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc. The grantee describes its mission as providing relief and supporting the physical well-being of people in need in Israel, along with support for health, educational, and religious institutions there. The fund also gave to Confluence Philanthropy Inc., which describes its mission as aligning investment capital with values of sustainability, equity, and justice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported six grants totaling $3,178,300. Grant amounts ranged from $3,300 to $2,650,000, with a median of $100,000. The fund’s website says most collective grants range from $10,000 to $75,000, with special cases up to $150,000.
The largest reported 2024 grants were $2,650,000 to Jewish Communal Fund for general and unrestricted purposes; $300,000 to Jewish Communal Fund for civic engagement and general and unrestricted purposes; $150,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes; and $50,000 to Jewish Communal Fund for Safer Future and general and unrestricted purposes. Other reported grants were $25,000 to Chamah and $3,300 to Confluence Philanthropy Inc., both for general and unrestricted purposes.
The fund’s website reports that it distributed $2,180,000 in 2025. It says 80% was allocated to individual discretionary grants, some within its designated focus areas, and 20% to legacy and collective grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Arnow as VP, director, and president; David Arnow as director and president; Chloe Arnow, Eli Arnow, and Elyse Arnow Brill as directors; Joshua Arnow as director and secretary; Leslie Arnow as director and VP; and Madeleine J Arnow as director and treasurer.
The Arnow Family Fund Inc is led by Benjamin Arnow, Vice President, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Arnow
Vice President, Director & President
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Arnow
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Arnow Brill
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Arnow
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine J Arnow
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Arnow
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eli Arnow
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Arnow
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Talia Arnow (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathi Arnow (2020–2021) — Dir*
- Former: Peter Arnow (2020–2021) — Dir*
- Former: Ruth Arnow (2020–2021) — Dir*
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 Arnow Family Fund Inc
How much does The Arnow Family Fund Inc give each year?
The Arnow Family Fund Inc gave $3.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 3 grants.
What is The Arnow Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Arnow Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $529,717, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arnow Family Fund Inc give grants?
The Arnow Family Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Arnow Family Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Arnow Family Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Arnow Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Arnow Family Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($3,000,000 across 3 grants), P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($150,000) and Chamah ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Arnow Family Fund Inc?
The Arnow Family Fund Inc reported $38.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arnow Family Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s stated areas of focus are civic engagement, including upholding democratic norms and addressing voting barriers for underrepresented communities; peace and conflict resolution, civil and human rights; education, innovation, and design for sustainability; arts and media; and human health, with special attention to underserved communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arnow Family Fund Inc?
The fund supports organizations by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arnow Family Fund Inc's EIN?
The Arnow Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3188773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Arnow Family Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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