Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Brisbane, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,858 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,858
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,792 the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 | $35,860 | 23 | $987,411 |
| 2024 | $34,792 | 23 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $38,858 | 21 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation 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.
What Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $10,793 |
| New York | 5 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,565 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Denver | General support | $4,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | General support | $4,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council | General support | $3,000 |
| Grace Cathedral | General support | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Citizens Climate Education | General support | $1,000 |
| Delhi Firefighters Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Helios Care Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense | General support | $1,000 |
| Arthritus Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| German Shepherd Rescue of Northern Calif | General support | $1,000 |
| Catskill Symphony Orchestra | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Central New York | General support | $1,000 |
| Gravenstein Parent Association | General support | $770 |
| Knights of Columbus Council #1183 | General support | $565 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley | General support | $523 |
| First Tee | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl D Arnold III
- Johana Arnold
Questions people ask
Does Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation give?
$38,858 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl D Arnold III (President) and Johana Arnold (Secretary).
What does Barbara & Carl D Arnold Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.