John and Alex Arnold Family
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6856853 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dafgiving360 | Omaha, NE | General | $1,585,135 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | St Louis Mo, MO | General | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church Lcpc | St Louis, MO | General | $9,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Marlin Perkins Society | St Louis, MO | General | $7,500 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army St Louis | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth Alumni Fund | Hanover, NH | General | $2,250 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | General | $1,500 |
| University Prep Puma Fund | Seattle, WA | General | $1,250 |
| Nine Pbs | St Louis, MO | General | $1,240 |
| St Louis County Public Library Foun | St Louis, MO | General | $1,000 |
| Girl Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General | $1,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | St Louis, MO | General | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Clayton Community Foundation | Clayton, MO | General | $1,000 |
| Kidsmart St Louis | St Louis, MO | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General | $500 |
| Character Plus | Stlouis, MO | General | $500 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | General | $500 |
| Red Cross Disaster Relief | St Louis, MO | General | $250 |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | General | $250 |
| St Louis Art Museum | St Louis, MO | General | $160 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | General | $140 |
| St Louis Public Radio | St Louis, MO | General | $120 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | General | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,661,370 | 26 |
| 2024 | $74,495 | 26 |
| 2023 | $72,025 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612019349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6856853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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