Arnold Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arnold Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $396,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$396,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $382,750 the year before.
7% 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 | $393,750 | 69 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $382,750 | 70 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $396,000 | 71 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Arnold 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 Arnold Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 53 | $330,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $36,000 |
| New York | 4 | $13,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $8,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank | Hunger Aid | $35,000 |
| Communities in School | Support for schools | $35,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Homeless support | $35,000 |
| Vol Healthcare Clinic | Medical services | $30,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Domestic violence and abuse support | $25,000 |
| Better ATX | Support for poor families | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Medical research | $12,500 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Arts education for children | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Project Hope | Assist with mental health issues | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation TX Hill Country | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Any Baby Can | Support for children | $7,500 |
| Care | Care for children, elderly and pets | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | Support for the homeless | $7,500 |
| Umcor | Alleviate human suffering | $7,500 |
| Settlement Home | Housing for homeless children | $7,000 |
| BOOKSPRING (fka RIF) | Reading support | $6,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Support for children | $6,500 |
| Caritas | Support for the poor | $5,000 |
| Family Eldercare | Support for the elderly | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Home | Support for children | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Feeding disabled | $5,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | Support for Minorities | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Independent Identity | Support for children | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries | Work for disabled | $3,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Animal support | $3,000 |
| Austin Smiles | Dental support | $3,000 |
| Lifeworks | Youth support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Medical services | $3,000 |
| Age of Central Texas | Support for the elderly | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Support for women | $2,500 |
| Children's Medical Center Found | Support for children | $2,500 |
| Down Home Ranch | Downs Syndrome Aid | $2,500 |
| League of Women Voters of Texas | Voter Rights Advocacy | $2,500 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Feeding the homeless | $2,500 |
| People's Community Clinic | Medical services for poor | $2,500 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | Veterans support | $2,500 |
| Capital Area Parkinson's | Medical Research | $2,500 |
| Humane Society (Austin) | Animal shelter | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrice J Arnold
- Julie Arnold
- Katie Arnold
Questions people ask
Does Arnold Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arnold Foundation give?
$396,000 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Arnold Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrice J Arnold (President/Director), Julie Arnold (VP/Sec/Tr/Director) and Katie Arnold (Director).
What does Arnold Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.