Arnold & Porter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arnold & Porter Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,057 and the largest $235,500. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,057
- Largest grant$235,500
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $670,154 the year before.
85% 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 | $670,154 | 18 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 25 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Arnold & Porter 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 Arnold & Porter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12 | $508,244 |
| New York | 4 | $335,727 |
| Maryland | 2 | $81,823 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $55,200 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $39,082 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Society (Ny) | General operating support | $235,500 |
| Equal Justice Works | General operating support | $142,500 |
| National Bar Association | Attorney advancement program | $100,000 |
| Delaware Community Legal Aid Society Inc | General operating support | $71,823 |
| Forward Justice | General operating support | $55,200 |
| DC Bar Pro Bono Center | General operating support | $52,250 |
| Campaign Legal Center - District Maps in Wisconsin | General operating support | $51,000 |
| Fair Election Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Bronx Defenders | General operating support | $42,312 |
| Delaware ACLU | General operating support | $39,082 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | General operating support | $32,858 |
| ACLU Foundation of Georgia | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | General operating support | $25,057 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The John Paul Stevens Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Hnba Via | Law student scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Justice in Aging | General operating support | $17,494 |
| DC Public Education Fund | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Human Rights First | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Halycon House | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Alexander
- Sean T Howell
- James P Joseph
Questions people ask
Does Arnold & Porter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arnold & Porter Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,057.
Who runs Arnold & Porter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard M Alexander (President), Sean T Howell (Treasurer/Secretary) and James P Joseph (Director).
What does Arnold & Porter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.