The Arvey Foundation
Invitation OnlyElmhurst, Illinois · EIN 36-2656254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$132K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Division of Digestive Diseases | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Easy Lift Transportation | Goleta, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Cotsen Institute of Archaeology | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wilfire Protection Team | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Granada Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Art History Society of Cal State LA | South Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Association for Latin American Art (Alaa) | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Fowler Museum | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Carlos Education Foundation | San Carlos, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,100 | 20 |
| 2024 | $107,300 | 21 |
| 2023 | $70,250 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2656254
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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