Arata Brothers Trust
Accepts applications
Arata Brothers Trust is a private foundation in Carmichael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $335,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$335,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $347,525 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 12 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $347,525 | 8 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $335,500 | 8 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matson Sewell 5151 Arden Way 6, Carmichael, CA 95608 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 815-5573, info@aratabrotherstrust.org |
| What to submit | Submission information on website |
| Restrictions | Sacramento Region |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arata Brothers Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $285,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | IYT Scholars building redevelopment | $100,000 |
| 916 Ink | Read On! Reading tutor program support | $59,250 |
| 916 Ink | Read On! Reading tutor program support | $59,250 |
| Individual | Grizzly Creek Ranch | $50,000 |
| Womens Empowerment | Workforce prep for homeless women | $25,000 |
| Individual | Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Environment (Project AWE) | $20,000 |
| Society for the Blind | Support for blind students CAREERS program | $12,000 |
| Yolo Basin Foundation | Discover the Flyaway school program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Matson Sewell
- August Sewell
- Lisa Malvini
Questions people ask
Does Arata Brothers Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arata Brothers Trust give?
$335,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Arata Brothers Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy Matson Sewell (Trustee), August Sewell (Trustee) and Lisa Malvini (Trustee).
What does Arata Brothers Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.