Arc of Justice
Preselected recipients only
Arc of Justice is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$54.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
39% 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 | $2.7 million | 68 | $51.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 79 | $54.6 million |
How to apply
Arc of Justice 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 Arc of Justice funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 28 | $709,743 |
| California | 11 | $646,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $560,000 |
| New York | 16 | $525,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $31,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $13,856 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Development Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| Social Good Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| Code Pink | General support | $350,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General support | $250,000 |
| World Beyond War | General support | $100,000 |
| Aj Muste Foundation for Peace | General support | $100,000 |
| Assoc of Community Employment Prog | General support | $60,000 |
| Solidaireproteus Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Fcnlorg | General support | $40,000 |
| Tides Center - Palestine Legal | General support | $30,000 |
| ACLU DC | General support | $20,000 |
| Cair | General support | $20,000 |
| Casa de Maryland | General support | $20,000 |
| DC Fiscal Policy | General support | $20,000 |
| Etina | General support | $20,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | General support | $20,000 |
| American Muslims of Palestine | General support | $20,000 |
| Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless | General support | $20,000 |
| Defending Rights and Dissent | General support | $20,000 |
| Unwra | General support | $20,000 |
| Veterans for Peace | General support | $20,000 |
| Niac | General support | $20,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| Teaching for Change | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Service Direct | General support | $13,856 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | General support | $10,500 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General support | $10,135 |
| Bread for the City | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | General support | $10,000 |
| City Blossoms | General support | $10,000 |
| Communtiy Peacemaker Teams | General support | $10,000 |
| DC Jobs With Justice | General support | $10,000 |
| Empower DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Exchange for Change | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Not Bombs | General support | $10,000 |
| Free Press Action Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Free Speech TV | General support | $10,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | General support | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Global Justice | General support | $10,000 |
| Lawg | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Benjamin
- Maya Danaher
- Jonathan Raggett
- Barry Tighe
Questions people ask
Does Arc of Justice accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arc of Justice give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Arc of Justice?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Benjamin (President), Maya Danaher (Treasurer), Jonathan Raggett (Secretary) and Barry Tighe (Secretary).
What does Arc of Justice fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, international and human services.