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Arca Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. The principal officer is Pnc Bank N A Agent. It holds total assets of $49.9M. Annual income is reported at $14.6M. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. A private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing equity, justice and human rights. Founded in 1952 as the Nancy Susan Reynolds Foundation. Supports grassroots movements working toward economic fairness, racial justice, and environmental sustainability. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in United States (domestic public charities only). According to available records, Arca Foundation has made 210 grants totaling $14.4M, with a median grant of $75K. The foundation has distributed between $2.9M and $4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $410K, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 93 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, Michigan, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$56K
Largest Grant
$230K
Based on 52 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Organizational funding for eligible groups
Funding for specific initiatives within organizations
Funding for projects under a public charity's umbrella
Annual award honoring organizations with bold, courageous approaches to social change
A private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing equity, justice and human rights. Founded in 1952 as the Nancy Susan Reynolds Foundation. Supports grassroots movements working toward economic fairness, racial justice, and environmental sustainability. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 210 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, MI.
Arca Foundation has distributed a total of $14.4M across 210 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $410K.
Arca Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is See "How to Apply" Information from Foundation's Website. Does not fund individuals, capital projects, endowments, scholarships, research, government programs, lobbying, or direct social services. Currently NOT accepting unsolicited applications - only invited applicants.
Arca Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Lefer Kuhn | Executive Director | $190K | $46K | $236K |
| Jennifer Pae | Executive Director | $63K | $3K | $66K |
| Nicole Bagley | President | $26K | $39K | $65K |
| Joseph Eldridge | Board Member | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Margery Tabankin | Vice President | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Mary King | Secretary | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Nancy Bagley | Board Member | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Amaha Kassa | Board Member | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Janet Shenk | Treasurer | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Mike Lux | Board Member | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Austin Thompson | Board Member | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$49.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$49.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
210
Total Giving
$14.4M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
93
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Fundproject support | Washington, DC | $230K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationProject grant for Center for Working Families Fund | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Blueprint North Carolinageneral support | Durham, NC | $150K | 2023 |
| We The People Migeneral support | Detroit, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Action Center On Race And The Economy Institutegeneral support | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Neo Philanthropyproject support | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Powerswitch Action (Formerly Known As The Partnership For Working Families)project support | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Public Accountability Initiativegeneral support | Baffalo, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Citizen Action Of Wi Education Fundgeneral support | Milwaukee, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Colorofchangeorg Education Fundgeneral support | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Windward Fundproject support | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| United For Respect Education Fundgeneral support | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Florida Rising Together (Formally New Florida Majority Education Fund)general support | Miami, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterProject grant fo Detroit Action Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Youth Organizingproject support | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Mothering Justicegeneral support | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Michigan Voicesgeneral support | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Americans For Financial Reform Education Fundgeneral support | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Win Without War Education Fundgeneral support | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Advance Decmocracygeneral support | Mclean, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| State Voicesgeneral support | Detroit, MI | $75K | 2023 |
| United We Dream Networkgeneral support | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Democracy For The Arab World Nowgeneral support | Ashburn, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Voces De La Fronterageneral support | Milwakee, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| State Power FundProject grant for All In Wisconsin | Kent, OH | $75K | 2023 |
| Freedom Incgeneral support | Fitchnurg, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| Michigan Unitedgeneral support | Detroit, MI | $75K | 2023 |
| We Are Down Homegeneral support | Greensboro, NC | $75K | 2023 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraftgeneral support | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Solidaire Network Incgeneral support | Malden, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Demand Progressgeneral support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| National Iranian American Councilgeneral support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Good Nation FoundationProject grant for Revolving Door Project | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Just Vision Incgeneral support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Social Good Fund IncProject grant for Freedom Forward | Richmond, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus Centerproject support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Institute For Policy Studiesproject support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Democracy North Carolinageneral support | Morrisville, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Third World OrganizingProject grant for Dissenters | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Funders Groupproject support | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Rise Education Fundgeneral support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Casa Incgeneral support | Hyattsville, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Government Accountability Projectgeneral support | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Ifnotnow Education Fundgeneral support | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Social And Evironmental Entreprenures IncProject grant for Funders for Justice | Calabasas, CA | $5K | 2023 |