The Arness Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyOlney, Maryland · EIN 52-1969865 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$500
Total assets$458K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
78% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Washington | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Sovereign Military Order of Malta | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Bcc Rescue Squad | Bethesda, MD | General support | $1,500 |
| Rosary Shrine of St Jude | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Ikf Parish | Rockville, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $1,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | General support | $500 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $500 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Attonement | Garrison, NY | General support | $500 |
| Franciscan Monestary | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Metropolitan Club Preservation Fdtn | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Miriams Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630629349100133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1969865
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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