The Arca Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 132751798 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, The Arca Foundation has awarded $15.3M across 212 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to State Voices. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Arca Foundation funds
The Arca Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Voices general support | Washington, DC | $410K | 2020 |
| New Florida Majority Education Fund Inc general support | Miami, FL | $300K | 2020 |
| Blueprint North Carolina general support | Raleigh, NC | $250K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Arca Foundation
From The Arca 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 arcafoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Arca Foundation
- Does The Arca Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Arca Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Arca Foundation fund?
- The Arca Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include State Voices, New Florida Majority Education Fund Inc, Blueprint North Carolina. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Arca Foundation give in grants?
- The Arca Foundation reported $4.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.3M over 212 grants.
- Where is The Arca Foundation located?
- The Arca Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132751798.
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