Arc Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arc Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Allentown, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $276,228 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $227,022. 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$276,228
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$227,022
- Assets$248,120
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,577 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $26,409 | 24 | $209,274 |
| 2024 | $38,577 | 28 | $433,092 |
| 2025 | $276,228 | 35 | $248,120 |
How to apply
Arc 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.
What Arc Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $229,022 |
| New Jersey | 20 | $37,237 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,652 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $901 |
| Colorado | 1 | $516 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Fund | Charitable | $227,022 |
| Parish of St Isidore the Farmer | Charitable | $5,587 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Lunch Break | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Homefront | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends Foodbank | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Oasis | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fulfill | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Rescue Mission of Trenton | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Allentown Food Pantry | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hinnant Community Outreach Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Social Ministries | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Vision | Charitable | $1,652 |
| Coar Peace Mission | Charitable | $1,600 |
| St Anthony Shelter for Renewal | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Franciscian Renewal Ministries | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Food for the Poor | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Charitable | $901 |
| Children's Home Society of NJ | Charitable | $900 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $900 |
| Your Grandmother's Cupboard | Charitable | $900 |
| Compassion International | Charitable | $516 |
| Good Deeds for Blake | Charitable | $500 |
| Laurel House | Charitable | $500 |
| Visions and Pathways | Charitable | $500 |
| Allentown Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $400 |
| Eva's Village | Charitable | $400 |
| Monmouth County SPCA | Charitable | $400 |
| Colectivo Costero | Charitable | $200 |
| Compassion & Choices | Charitable | $200 |
| National Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $200 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fund | Charitable | $200 |
| Allentown Public Library | Charitable | $100 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Charitable | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- August Fasolino Jr
- Cheryle Fasolino
- Shelley Stroehlein
Questions people ask
Does Arc Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arc Foundation Inc give?
$276,228 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Arc Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists August Fasolino Jr (Trustee), Cheryle Fasolino (Trustee) and Shelley Stroehlein (Trustee).
What does Arc Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.