The Arrow Giving Foundation
The Arrow Giving Foundation is a Minneapolis, Minnesota–based private foundation that supports charitable organizations and community initiatives. Its stated mission is to foster community development and enhance the work of people and organizations providing exemplary service in their communities.
The Arrow Giving Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arrow Giving Foundation gave $230K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,199
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,789
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $259,912
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arrow Giving Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 South Sixth Street 1400, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 367-8800
Website: HTTPS://WWW.ARROWGIVING.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arrow Giving Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashby Legacy Fund ($123K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 80 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 1% to recipients in Rhode Island. The filing also lists recipient states New York and Nebraska, each representing 0% of grant dollars. The foundation’s website describes several Minnesota grantee partnerships, as well as its support for Friends of Ngong Road, which works with children in Nairobi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arrow Giving Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $874; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $765 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $256K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby Legacy Fund Ashby, MN | To Help People in Need. | $123,112 |
| Foundation X Minneapolis, MN | To Help People in Need. | $35,000 |
| Hope 4 Youth Coon Rapids, MN | To Help People in Need. | $15,691 |
| TB1FUND Minneapolis, MN | To Help People in Need. | $13,575 |
| Firefighters for Healing Champlin, MN | To Help People in Need. | $12,874 |
| Wellstone International High School Minneapolis, MN | To Help People in Need. | $10,506 |
| Friends of Ngong Road Minneapolis, MN | To Help People in Need. | $10,400 |
| Heartland Tire Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To Help People in Need | $1,500 |
| The Jacques Pepin Foundation Barrington, RI | To Help People in Need. | $1,200 |
| Alexandra House Blaine, MN | To Help People in Need. | $1,000 |
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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 | $259,912 | $301,341 | $301,956 | $230,199 | 18 | $259,298 | $17,863 | $10,281 |
| 2023 | $262,714 | $402,709 | $206,331 | $155,202 | 15 | $166,481 | $44,464 | $3,604 |
| 2022 | $99,582 | $123,446 | $227,555 | $187,307 | 12 | $191,555 | $29,079 | $6,056 |
| 2021 | $251,934 | $356,875 | $340,422 | $255,658 | 17 | $294,024 | $103,551 | $13,274 |
| 2020 | $334,635 | $446,525 | $168,859 | $149,865 | 18 | — | $58,177 | $9,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arrow Giving Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster community development and enhance the work of people and organizations devoted to exemplary community service. Its website says it aims to empower underserved people, advance equity, and support initiatives that help people reach their potential.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Ashby Legacy Fund describes itself as a community-led organization working to preserve Ashby and support community, school, and scholarship initiatives. Hope 4 Youth says it provides pathways to end youth homelessness. Firefighters for Healing describes its work as supporting burn and trauma survivors, injured first responders, and their families through emotional and financial support. Friends of Ngong Road says it empowers Nairobi children living in poverty through education. The Drawer says it provides new socks and underwear to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $230,199. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $123,112, with a median of $1,100. Among the largest awards were $123,112 to Ashby Legacy Fund, $35,000 to Foundation X, $15,691 to Hope 4 Youth, $13,575 to TB1FUND, and $12,874 to Firefighters for Healing. Other notable awards included $10,506 to Wellstone International High School and $10,400 to Friends of Ngong Road.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert D. Nelson as president; Lucinda Nelson as vice president; Tracy Nelson as treasurer; and Brady Nelson, Donny Braun, and Robin Braun as directors.
The Arrow Giving Foundation is led by Robert D. Nelson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert D. Nelson
President
President, Sect'y, Treasurer & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donny Braun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Braun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Nelson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Nelson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tracy Schefers (2020) — Director
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 Arrow Giving Foundation
How much does The Arrow Giving Foundation give each year?
The Arrow Giving Foundation gave $230K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 15 grants.
What is The Arrow Giving Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arrow Giving Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $12,789, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arrow Giving Foundation that year got $874 on average.
Where does The Arrow Giving Foundation give grants?
The Arrow Giving Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (7 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does The Arrow Giving Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Arrow Giving Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help People in Need." (18 grants).
Who are The Arrow Giving Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arrow Giving Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ashby Legacy Fund ($123,112), Foundation X ($35,000) and Hope 4 Youth ($15,691), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arrow Giving Foundation?
The Arrow Giving Foundation reported $260K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arrow Giving Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster community development and enhance the work of people and organizations devoted to exemplary community service. Its website says it aims to empower underserved people, advance equity, and support initiatives that help people reach their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arrow Giving Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations 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 Arrow Giving Foundation's EIN?
The Arrow Giving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5694301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Arrow Giving Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Arrow Giving Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-arrow-giving-foundation-morg_63d2501318574a5daa07bf3fdb7cd817
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