Arnold Foundation
Accepts applications
Arnold Foundation is a private foundation in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$48,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $85,200 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $85,200 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Arnold Foundation 1094 Highway 315, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6943 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 823-8855 |
| What to submit | Individual applicants should submit a brief resume of academic qualifications |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to residents located in the luzerne county area to the extent that funds are available. Any charitable organization is eligible. |
What Arnold Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $23,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $12,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steps to Hope | Welfare of community | $7,000 |
| The Marley Project | Welfare of community | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | Welfare of community | $4,000 |
| The Care Ring | Welfare of cummunity | $4,000 |
| Foothills Humane Society | Welfare of community | $4,000 |
| Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation | Welfare of community | $4,000 |
| Upstate Community Hospice House | Welfare of community | $4,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Welfare of community | $4,000 |
| Denise Pinto | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Meridith Purcell | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Vanessa Pinto | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Everhart Museum | Welfare of cummunity | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold K Biscontini
- Deborah M Biscontini
- Joseph J Paciotti
Questions people ask
Does Arnold Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Arnold Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Arnold Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnold K Biscontini (Treasurer), Deborah M Biscontini (President) and Joseph J Paciotti (Secretary).
What does Arnold Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.