The Arca Foundation
Accepts applications
The Arca Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $230,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$49.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $3.7 million | 51 | $49.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 54 | $49.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Executive Director 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 822-9193 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See "How to Apply" Information from Foundation's Website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Arca Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14 | $985,000 |
| California | 12 | $800,000 |
| New York | 7 | $435,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $425,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $350,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $305,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Future Fund | general support | $230,000 |
| Tides Foundation | fiscal sponsor grant for Center for Working Families Fund | $200,000 |
| Blueprint NC | general support | $150,000 |
| We the People MI | general support | $150,000 |
| Action Center on Race and the Economy Institute | general support | $100,000 |
| Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund | general support | $100,000 |
| ColorofChangeorg Education Fund | general support | $100,000 |
| New Florida Majority Fund | general support | $100,000 |
| Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund | general support | $100,000 |
| Michigan Voices | general support | $100,000 |
| Mothering Justice | general support | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | fiscal sponsor grant for Black Leaders Organizing Communities | $100,000 |
| Tides Center | fiscal sponsor grant for Detroit Action Education Fund | $100,000 |
| United for Respect Education Fund | general support | $100,000 |
| Windward Fund | fiscal sponsor grant for Heartland Fund | $100,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy | fiscal sponsor grant for Youth Engagement Fund | $100,000 |
| Public Wise Research and Education | fiscal sponsor grant for Athena Coalition | $100,000 |
| Public Accountability Initiative | project support grant for Little Sis | $100,000 |
| Win Without War Education Fund | general support | $100,000 |
| Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund | general support | $75,000 |
| Quincy Institute | general support | $75,000 |
| State Power Fund | fiscal sponsor grant for All In Wisconsin | $75,000 |
| State Voices | general support | $75,000 |
| We Are Down Home | general support | $75,000 |
| Freedom Inc | general support | $75,000 |
| Michigan Organizing Project | general support | $75,000 |
| United We Dream | general support | $75,000 |
| Voces de la Frontera | general support | $75,000 |
| Advance Democracy Inc | general support | $75,000 |
| Democracy for the Arab World Now | general support | $75,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing | fiscal sponsor grant for Dissenters | $50,000 |
| Demand Progress Eduation | general support | $50,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | general support | $50,000 |
| Just Vision | general support | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund | fiscal sponsor grant for Freedom Forward | $50,000 |
| Casa Inc | general support | $50,000 |
| Democracy NC | general support | $50,000 |
| New Venture Fund | fiscal sponsor grant for Trusted Elections Fund | $50,000 |
| The Good Nation Foundation | fiscal sponsor grant for Revolving Door Project | $50,000 |
| National Iranian American Council | general support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Bagley
- Margery Tabankin
- Janet Shenk
- Nancy Bagley
- Mary King
- Joseph Eldridge
- Austin Thompson
- Mike Lux
- Amaha Kassa
- Vaughan Bagley
- Cristina Jimenez Moreta
- Jennifer Pae
Questions people ask
Does The Arca Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See "How to Apply" Information from Foundation's Website.
How much does The Arca Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Arca Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicole Bagley (President), Margery Tabankin (Vice President), Janet Shenk (Treasurer) and Nancy Bagley (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Arca Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.