Arrow Impact
Preselected recipients only
Arrow Impact is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.5 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.5 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$68.2 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 9 | $60.4 million |
| 2024 | $8.5 million | 25 | $68.2 million |
How to apply
Arrow Impact says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arrow Impact funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $4.2 million |
| New York | 5 | $3.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $650,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $350,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $327,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $300,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Per Scholas | General operating support | $2.5 million |
| New Profit Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Newschools Venture Fund | General operating support | $750,000 |
| Echoing Green | General operating support | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Talkingpoints | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Philanthropy Ventures Foundation | Rise east initiative | $500,000 |
| Braven | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Policylink | Liberation ventures | $350,000 |
| All Our Kin | General operating support | $327,500 |
| Lena | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Rivet School | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Accelerate the National Collaborative for Accelerated Learning | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Terner Housing Innovation Labs | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Commonlit | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Housing Connector | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | General operating support to promise venture studio | $250,000 |
| Teachstart | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Alder Graduate Schools of Education | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Lever for Change | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Basta | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | Restricted to the ignite program | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Community foundation business model initiative | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles M Wolfson
- Mark A Wolfson
- B Howard Pearson
Questions people ask
Does Arrow Impact accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arrow Impact give?
$8.5 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Arrow Impact?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles M Wolfson (Executive Director), Mark A Wolfson (President) and B Howard Pearson (Vice President).
What does Arrow Impact fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.