The Founders Arena Inc
Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind the future; with proper support, that future can be realized even more rapidly. To support this, we established The Founders Arena (TFA), a ground-breaking public-private initiative based in Arlington, Texas, dedicated to co-creating the future of wealth management. Launched in September 2023, the WealthTech Accelerator supports startups at the forefront of revolutionizing the wealth management industry. This commitment to advancing innovation extends beyond WealthTech, driving local development and fostering innovation throughout the City of Arlington and North Texas.
The Founders Arena Inc at a glance
In short: The Founders Arena Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,013
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,013
- Median grant
- $5,013
- Total assets
- $163,041
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Founders Arena Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arlington Chamber of Commerce ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Chamber of Commerce Arlington, TX | Community Support | $5,013 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,041 | $822,313 | $771,385 | $5,013 | 1 |
| 2024 | $114,612 | $725,082 | $809,002 | $3,390 | Total only |
| 2023 | $198,532 | $532,155 | $334,123 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Founders Arena Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Founders Arena Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Founders Arena Inc is led by Pam Cytron, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pam Cytron
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $138K (2025)
Gary Walker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hamza Qadir
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fox
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $138K, to Pam Cytron (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Founders Arena Inc
How much does The Founders Arena Inc give each year?
The Founders Arena Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is The Founders Arena Inc?
The Founders Arena Inc reported $163K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $822K.
What is The Founders Arena Inc?
The Founders Arena Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, TX. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Founders Arena Inc operate?
The Founders Arena Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Founders Arena Inc's EIN?
The Founders Arena Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1814074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
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