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Arlington Community Foundation

Arlington, Virginia  ·  EIN 541602838  ·  Private foundation

Based in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington Community Foundation has awarded $19.0M across 318 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Arlington County Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$12.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.5M
Total assets
318
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Arlington Community Foundation funds

Arlington Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Arlington Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Arlington County Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$4.8M2020
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$1.4M2020
Ahc Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$1.3M2020
Wesley Housing Development Corp of Northern Virginia
HOUSING STABILITY INITIATIVE
Alexandria, VA$785K2020
Catholic Charities Foundation of the Archdiocese of Washington
CARDINAL'S APPEAL
Washington, DC$377K2020
Greater Washington Community Foundation
THE CHANCE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
Washington, DC$350K2020
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT (4 GRANTS)
Washington, DC$311K2019
A-span
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$283K2020
Marymount University
EDUCATION
Arlington, VA$252K2023
Inova Health Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Fairfax, VA$250K2022
Arlington County Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Arlington, VA$225K2023
Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Washington, DC$222K2022
Act for Alexandria
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$210K2020
Warrior Canine Connection
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Boyds, MD$200K2023
Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
HEALTH CARE
Washington, DC$188K2023

Arlington Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$786K
2018$1.1M
2019$1.4M
2020$11.7M
2022$2.1M
2023$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Arlington Community Foundation

Arlington Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at arlcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Arlington Community Foundation

Does Arlington Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Arlington Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Arlington Community Foundation fund?
Arlington Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Arlington County Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing, Ahc Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Arlington Community Foundation give in grants?
Arlington Community Foundation reported $12.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.0M over 318 grants.
Where is Arlington Community Foundation located?
Arlington Community Foundation is based in Arlington, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541602838.
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About this profile. This page is built from Arlington Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Arlington Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.