Arcus Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 383332791 · Private foundation
Arcus Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $26.5M in grants paid and $264.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,341 individual grants from this funder — $112.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Arcus Foundation funds
Arcus Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Chimps Inc GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Fort Pierce, FL | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Save the Chimps Inc GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Fort Pierce, FL | $1.4M | 2020 |
| Save the Chimps Inc GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE REFUGE AND EXEMPLARY CARE TO CHIMPANZEES IN NEED THROUGH PERMANENT SANCTUARY, SERVING CHIMPANZEES RESCU | Fort Pierce, FL | $1.3M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Arcus Foundation
From Arcus Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at arcusfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Arcus Foundation
- Does Arcus Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Arcus Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Arcus Foundation fund?
- Arcus Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Save the Chimps Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Arcus Foundation give in grants?
- Arcus Foundation reported $26.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $112.3M over 1,341 grants.
- Where is Arcus Foundation located?
- Arcus Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 383332791.
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