Arness Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arness Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Olney, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $750 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$21,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$457,946
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $335,739 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 12 | $402,939 |
| 2025 | $21,000 | 14 | $457,946 |
How to apply
Arness Family Charitable 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 Arness Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $14,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Washington | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General support | $5,000 |
| Sovereign Military Order of Malta | General support | $2,500 |
| BCC Rescue Squad | General support | $1,500 |
| Rosary Shrine of St Jude | General support | $1,500 |
| Ikf Parish | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General support | $500 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Attonement | General support | $500 |
| Franciscan Monestary | General support | $500 |
| Metropolitan Club Preservation FDTN | General support | $500 |
| Miriams Kitchen | General support | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Arness
Questions people ask
Does Arness Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arness Family Charitable Foundation give?
$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Arness Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Arness (Trustee).
What does Arness Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.