Arnold Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2295878 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$396K
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
25% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Hunger Aid | $35,000 |
| Communities in School | Austin, TX | Support for schools | $35,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | Homeless support | $35,000 |
| Vol Healthcare Clinic | Austin, TX | Medical services | $30,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | Domestic violence and abuse support | $25,000 |
| Better ATX | Austin, TX | Support for poor families | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Medical research | $12,500 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Austin, TX | Arts education for children | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Project Hope | Hagerstown, MD | Assist with mental health issues | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation TX Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Any Baby Can | Austin, TX | Support for children | $7,500 |
| Care | Merrifield, VA | Care for children, elderly and pets | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | Austin, TX | Support for the homeless | $7,500 |
| Umcor | New York, NY | Alleviate human suffering | $7,500 |
| Settlement Home | Austin, TX | Housing for homeless children | $7,000 |
| BOOKSPRING (fka RIF) | Austin, TX | Reading support | $6,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Austin, TX | Support for children | $6,500 |
| Caritas | Austin, TX | Support for the poor | $5,000 |
| Family Eldercare | Austin, TX | Support for the elderly | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Home | Austin, TX | Support for children | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Austin, TX | Feeding disabled | $5,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | Austin, TX | Support for Minorities | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Independent Identity | Austin, TX | Support for children | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries | Austin, TX | Work for disabled | $3,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Animal support | $3,000 |
| Austin Smiles | Austin, TX | Dental support | $3,000 |
| Lifeworks | Austin, TX | Youth support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Dallas, TX | Medical services | $3,000 |
| Age of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Support for the elderly | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Support for women | $2,500 |
| Children's Medical Center Found | Austin, TX | Support for children | $2,500 |
| Down Home Ranch | Elgin, TX | Downs Syndrome Aid | $2,500 |
| League of Women Voters of Texas | Austin, TX | Voter Rights Advocacy | $2,500 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Austin, TX | Feeding the homeless | $2,500 |
| People's Community Clinic | Austin, TX | Medical services for poor | $2,500 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | Long Island City, NY | Veterans support | $2,500 |
| Capital Area Parkinson's | Austin, TX | Medical Research | $2,500 |
| Humane Society (Austin) | Austin, TX | Animal shelter | $2,500 |
| Manos de Cristo | Austin, TX | Medical services | $2,500 |
| Women's Microfinance Initiative | Cabin John, MD | Support for women | $2,500 |
| CHRISTI CENTER (fka FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI) | Austin, TX | Grief support | $2,000 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | Support for Immigrant Families Children | $2,000 |
| Anderson Md Hospital | Houston, TX | Medical Research | $1,500 |
| Casa of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Support for children | $1,500 |
| Easter Seals-Austin | Austin, TX | Support for disabled | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity(Aus) | Austin, TX | Housing for the poor | $1,500 |
| Partnerships for Children | Austin, TX | Support for children | $1,500 |
| Therapy Pet Pals of Texas | Austin, TX | Animal care | $1,500 |
| Travis Assoc for Blind | Austin, TX | Assistance to the blind | $1,500 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Capitol School of Austin | Austin, TX | Schooling for children | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Vets | Cincinnati, OH | Veterans support | $1,000 |
| Earthworks | Washington, DC | Environmental Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Hospice services | $1,000 |
| Keep Austin Beautiful | Austin, TX | Environmental Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Season for Caring (Aas) | Austin, TX | Support for poor families | $1,000 |
| Water to Thrive | Austin, TX | Provide clean water | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Medical Research | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $396,000 | 72 |
| 2024 | $382,750 | 70 |
| 2023 | $393,750 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621549349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2295878
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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