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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 74-2295878

Arnold Foundation

A private foundation in Austin, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 72 grants and $396,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $396,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $2,609,831

  • Tax year 2024

    $382,750

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $2,780,356

  • Tax year 2023

    $393,750

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $2,585,591

  • Tax year 2022

    $303,500

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $2,892,664

  • Tax year 2021

    $246,500

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $3,030,678

  • Tax year 2020

    $248,000

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $1,875,283

  • Tax year 2019

    $300,050

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $1,944,649

  • Tax year 2018

    $228,250

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $2,599,552

Grants paid in 2025

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Central Texas Food BankAustin, TX

    Hunger Aid

    $35,000
  2. Communities in SchoolAustin, TX

    Support for schools

    $35,000
  3. Foundation CommunitiesAustin, TX

    Homeless support

    $35,000
  4. Vol Healthcare ClinicAustin, TX

    Medical services

    $30,000
  5. Safe AllianceAustin, TX

    Domestic violence and abuse support

    $25,000
  6. Better ATXAustin, TX

    Support for poor families

    $25,000
  7. Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY

    Medical research

    $12,500
  8. Austin Classical GuitarAustin, TX

    Arts education for children

    $10,000
  9. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Medical support

    $10,000
  10. Project HopeHagerstown, MD

    Assist with mental health issues

    $10,000
  11. Community Foundation TX Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    Disaster Relief

    $10,000
  12. Any Baby CanAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $7,500
  13. CareMerrifield, VA

    Care for children, elderly and pets

    $7,500
  14. Salvation ArmyAustin, TX

    Support for the homeless

    $7,500
  15. UmcorNew York, NY

    Alleviate human suffering

    $7,500
  16. Settlement HomeAustin, TX

    Housing for homeless children

    $7,000
  17. BOOKSPRING (fka RIF)Austin, TX

    Reading support

    $6,500
  18. Boys and Girls ClubAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $6,500
  19. CaritasAustin, TX

    Support for the poor

    $5,000
  20. Family EldercareAustin, TX

    Support for the elderly

    $5,000
  21. Helping Hand HomeAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $5,000
  22. Meals on WheelsAustin, TX

    Feeding disabled

    $5,000
  23. Texas Civil Rights ProjectAustin, TX

    Support for Minorities

    $5,000
  24. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Medical services

    $5,000
  25. Independent IdentityAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $5,000
  26. Goodwill IndustriesAustin, TX

    Work for disabled

    $3,500
  27. Austin Pets AliveAustin, TX

    Animal support

    $3,000
  28. Austin SmilesAustin, TX

    Dental support

    $3,000
  29. LifeworksAustin, TX

    Youth support

    $3,000
  30. Planned ParenthoodDallas, TX

    Medical services

    $3,000
  31. Age of Central TexasAustin, TX

    Support for the elderly

    $2,500
  32. Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY

    Support for women

    $2,500
  33. Children's Medical Center FoundAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $2,500
  34. Down Home RanchElgin, TX

    Downs Syndrome Aid

    $2,500
  35. League of Women Voters of TexasAustin, TX

    Voter Rights Advocacy

    $2,500
  36. Mobile Loaves and FishesAustin, TX

    Feeding the homeless

    $2,500
  37. People's Community ClinicAustin, TX

    Medical services for poor

    $2,500
  38. Bob Woodruff FoundationLong Island City, NY

    Veterans support

    $2,500
  39. Capital Area Parkinson'sAustin, TX

    Medical Research

    $2,500
  40. Humane Society (austin)Austin, TX

    Animal shelter

    $2,500
  41. Manos de CristoAustin, TX

    Medical services

    $2,500
  42. Women's Microfinance InitiativeCabin John, MD

    Support for women

    $2,500
  43. CHRISTI CENTER (fka FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI)Austin, TX

    Grief support

    $2,000
  44. RaicesSan Antonio, TX

    Support for Immigrant Families Children

    $2,000
  45. Anderson MD HospitalHouston, TX

    Medical Research

    $1,500
  46. Casa of Central TexasAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $1,500
  47. Easter Seals-AustinAustin, TX

    Support for disabled

    $1,500
  48. Habitat for Humanity(aus)Austin, TX

    Housing for the poor

    $1,500
  49. Partnerships for ChildrenAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $1,500
  50. Therapy Pet Pals of TexasW Lake Hills, TX

    Animal care

    $1,500
  51. Travis Assoc for BlindAustin, TX

    Assistance to the blind

    $1,500
  52. Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MD

    Medical research

    $1,000
  53. Capitol School of AustinAustin, TX

    Schooling for children

    $1,000
  54. Disabled American VetsCincinnati, OH

    Veterans support

    $1,000
  55. EarthworksWashington, DC

    Environmental Advocacy

    $1,000
  56. Hospice AustinAustin, TX

    Hospice services

    $1,000
  57. Keep Austin BeautifulAustin, TX

    Environmental Advocacy

    $1,000
  58. Season for Caring (aas)Austin, TX

    Support for poor families

    $1,000
  59. Water to ThriveAustin, TX

    Provide clean water

    $1,000
  60. Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NY

    Medical Research

    $1,000
  61. Texas TribuneAustin, TX

    Public Service Journalism

    $750
  62. Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MA

    Environmental Advocacy

    $500
  63. Pets for VetsDover, DE

    Animal support

    $500
  64. Rain Forest TrustWarrenton, VA

    Environmental Advocacy

    $500
  65. Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CA

    Animal support

    $500
  66. Conservation InternationalArlington, VA

    Environmental Advocacy

    $500
  67. Firefly FundAustin, TX

    Medical Research

    $500
  68. Texas Parks & WildlifeDallas, TX

    Environmental Advocacy

    $500
  69. Brown SantaAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $250
  70. Operation Blue SantaAustin, TX

    Support for children

    $250
  71. Wildflower CenterAustin, TX

    Environmental Advocacy

    $250
  72. TreeFolksDel Valle, TX

    Support for the environment

    -$500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Food and agriculture1 grant $35,00027% of the total
  2. Community development1 grant $25,00019% of the total
  3. International aid3 grants $16,00012% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $14,00011% of the total
  5. Medical research1 grant $12,50010% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $10,0008% of the total
  7. 7 other causes8 grants $16,25013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas54 grants $329,500
  2. Maryland5 grants $36,000
  3. New York4 grants $13,500
  4. Virginia3 grants $8,500
  5. California2 grants $5,500
  6. District of Columbia1 grant $1,000
  7. Ohio1 grant $1,000
  8. Massachusetts1 grant $500
  9. North Carolina1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Patrice J ArnoldPresident/Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Julie ArnoldVP/Sec/Tr/Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Katie ArnoldDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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