Arnold and Esther Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 87-3885513 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Eurasia | Franklin, TN | Christian ministry | $291,750 |
| Children's Bible Ministry | Townsend, TN | Christian ministry | $44,500 |
| Church of the Way | Murfreesboro, TN | Christian ministry | $25,000 |
| East West Ministries | Plano, TX | Christian ministry | $11,000 |
| Homstead College | Fort Worth, TX | Christian ministry | $2,000 |
| Mt Carmel Church | Fort Worth, TX | Christian ministry | $1,000 |
| Great Commission Families | Charlotte, NC | Christian ministry | $500 |
| Salus Bridge Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Christian ministry | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($64,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $440,850 | 16 |
| 2022 | $92,620 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502569349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3885513
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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