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Ark Philanthropy Grants is a program from Ark Philanthropy that provides free philanthropy advisory services to individuals and families giving a minimum of million annually, helping them deploy capital effectively toward transformative impact. Ark Philanthropy works with philanthropists across cause areas including global health and wellbeing, education, criminal justice, economic mobility, and climate.
The organization's independent team of grantmakers, researchers, and community leaders with over 100 years of collective nonprofit experience guides funders in refining their mission, developing strategy, and making high-impact grants to nonprofits and social change organizations.
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Donate with Confidence . Achieve Real-World Impact. We offer philanthropy advisory services to individuals and families giving a minimum of $1m annually.
Guided by independent, leading experts, we help funders refine their mission, develop an effective strategy, and make world-class grants to drive transformative impact. Our services are free of charge. Comprehensive Support for Meaningful and Impactful Philanthropy We identified a problem in the philanthropy sector: achieving real impact is complex and navigating it alone can be daunting.
Many philanthropists struggle to find dependable support. Ark Philanthropy was established to address this challenge. We provide personalized advisory services to help you realize your philanthropy goals.
We believe that with the guidance of independent, leading experts, visionary philanthropists can tackle global issues effectively. “Everyone has a justice issue they’re passionate about. At Ark Philanthropy, we help you translate that passion into meaningful change ” August Hochman, Founder & CEO at Ark Philanthropy We are excited to elevate your philanthropy.
Ark Philanthropy is led and advised by a team of expert grantmakers, researchers, and community leaders who collectively bring over 100 years of nonprofit experience. At Ark Philanthropy, we can help you achieve impact across a broad range of cause areas. In particular, we work on: Global Health & Wellbeing We focus our grantmaking on neglected causes with actionable solutions and the potential for scalable impact .
If you’re interested in other causes, we’re excited to help you explore your area of interest and develop a plan to make impactful grants. We offer comprehensive support services Strategic Advisory Services Tailored Grant Portfolios Legacy, Family, and Community Services Frequently Asked Questions What is Ark Philanthropy? Ark Philanthropy is a strategic advisory service.
We help individuals and families achieve real-world impact by providing independent, expert-informed, philanthropy advice. Does Ark Philanthropy charge a fee? Ark Philanthropy is supported by generous private donors who believe in our mission.
Our supporters allow us to provide our services free of charge. How does Ark Philanthropy evaluate impact? We evaluate the impact of charitable opportunities by looking at the evidence.
We examine data provided by charities on the impact they achieve for their beneficiaries, as well as their financials. Using this data, we may produce cost-effective analyses, which model how impactful an organization is per dollar donated. We consult leading charity evaluators such as GiveWell , Giving Green , The Life You Can Save , Longview Philanthropy , and Founders Pledge to understand their evaluations of charities' impact.
We conduct research into the scientific literature, including meta-analyses, RCTs, and other experimental evidence, to assess the effectiveness of interventions. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Arkansas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.