The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $256,400. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$256,400
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $811,398 the year before.
71% 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 | $811,398 | 12 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 17 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc 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 The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $709,034 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $612,083 |
| California | 2 | $91,894 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Santa Teresa | Humanitarian aid to venezuela | $256,400 |
| Mediators Foundation Inc | Side3 educational experiences | $200,000 |
| Inter Mediate | Negotiate political tensions | $197,670 |
| Foundation Pour L'institut de Hautes Etudes Internationales | Global prevention of pandemics | $154,964 |
| United Nations Entity for Gender Equality | Discretionary funds | $120,000 |
| Henry Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue | Prevent conflict between USA & china | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace | Prevent us/china military conflict | $91,083 |
| United Nations Foundation | Pandemic prevention | $88,000 |
| Council on Strategic Risks | Prevention of novel nuclear weapons | $75,000 |
| Western University of Health Scienc | Preventing pandemics | $67,715 |
| Rand Corporation | Peace between china and USA | $24,179 |
| Women for Women International Change Agents Program | Creating opportunities for women | $20,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Mccain institute funding | $20,000 |
| Strategy for Humanity Education Fund | Managing wps awards initiative | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University | Osf-giwps internship program | $18,000 |
| Women's Intl League for Peace and Freedom | Disarmament program | $16,000 |
| Madre Inc | Discretionary fund | $14,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcel JC Arsenault
- Cynda Collins Arsenault
- Ian Webb
- William Ury
Questions people ask
Does The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcel JC Arsenault (Chairman/Pre), Cynda Collins Arsenault (Director/Vp), Ian Webb (Director/Vp) and William Ury (Director).
What does The Arsenault Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.