Arcus Foundation
- Assets
- $264.7m
- Revenue
- $35.7m
- Investments
- $245.8m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 38-3332791
Organization Overview
Arcus Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arcus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Arcus Foundation generated $35.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.4m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Arcus Foundation has awarded 1,549 individual grants totaling $143,692,952. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS:THE GENERATION OF ONLINE AND OFFLINE "STORYTELLING" ASSETS IN MULTIPLE MEDIAS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF GRANTEE WORK AMONG AUDIENCES IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS, MOTIVATE OTHER DONORS AND ADVOCATES, AND DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN LGBTQ RIGHTS AND GREAT APE CONSERVATION.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF EXPERTS AND STAKEHOLDERS, A SERIES OF MEETINGS AND CONSULTATIONS WERE CONVENED TO DEVELOP AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT METHODS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING, CHANGE ATTITUDES, BUILD SKILLS/CAPACITY, AND STRENGTHEN POLICY. THIS ACTIVITY AIMS TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR AND THINKING WITH RESPECT TO THE CHALLENGES FACING LGBTQ PEOPLE GLOBALLY, AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION AND RESPECT FOR APES IN THE WILD AND IN CAPTIVITY. AS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, IT PUBLISHED THE BOOK SERIES STATE OF THE APES, DESIGNED TO DRIVE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR THE CONSERVATION OF APES.
GRANTEE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE:THE ARCUS FOUNDATION GRANTEE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE IS BEING CONDUCTED IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND COACH SUPPORT TO THE FOUNDATION'S SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM GRANTEE PARTNERS ON HOW TO INCREASE OR STRENGTHEN THEIR CAPACITY TO RAISE FUNDS ONLINE FROM SMALL DOLLAR DONORS AND OTHER FUNDRAISING AVENUES.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:RESEARCH MAPPING REPORTS TO ASSIST THE FOUNDATION IN GAINING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS FOCAL REGIONS AS WELL AS SHARING THAT INFORMATION THROUGH PUBLICATION, PROMOTION AND CONVENING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Annette Lanjouw Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $424,187 | |
Thomas W Nichols Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $368,773 | |
Bryan E Simmons Vp, Communications | 50 | $301,441 | |
Cindy T Rizzo Vp, Social Justice P | 50 | $245,873 | |
Relu Adrian Coman Program Dir., Int'l | 50 | $200,465 | |
Desiree Flores Program Dir., Us Soc | 50 | $196,631 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Red Thread Productions Inc | 12/30/21 | $163,149 |
Emerson Wajdowicz Studios Inc | 12/30/21 | $138,400 |
Berlin Rosen | 12/30/21 | $90,000 |
Summit Rock Advisors | 12/30/21 | $315,296 |
Ventucom Llc | 12/30/21 | $224,595 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,010,000 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $1,656,616 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $4,037,069 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $2,155,245 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $35,703,685 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $816,338 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $3,605,283 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $1,454,452 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $82,446 |
| Depreciation | $221,274 |
| Occupancy | $692,122 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $155,855 |
| Printing and publications | $198,999 |
| Other expenses | $643,469 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $9,496,360 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $27,929,172 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $37,425,532 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,079,127 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $188,087 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $136,260,741 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $698,712 |
| Other assets | $979,477 |
| Total assets | $264,733,626 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $735,766 |
| Grants payable | $21,539,370 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,578,582 |
| Total liabilities | $24,853,718 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arcus Foundation has awarded $51,093,903 in support to 476 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN (CAP) FOR GREAT APES IN THE EASTERN DRC, STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO MINING, DISEASE, TENURE, MANAGEMENT, AND GOVERNANCE | $1,856,894 |
SAVE THE CHIMPS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,438,206 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN (CAP) FOR GREAT APES IN THE EASTERN DRC, STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO MINING, DISEASE, TENURE, MANAGEMENT, AND GOVERNANCE | $1,148,685 |
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE FUND FOR TRANS GENERATIONS, WHICH PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS TO LOCALLY-BASED TRANS ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS | $750,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE SAFETY, JUSTICE & PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQI CARIBBEAN PEOPLE PROJECT, FUNDING MOVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION | $666,000 |
UHAI EASHRI COMPANY LIMITED PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR INCREASE SAFETY, REDUCE DISCRIMINATION, AND STRENGTHEN THE LGBTI COMMUNITIES IN BURUNDI, KENYA, RWANDA, TANZANIA, AND UGANDA | $600,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arcus Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Collingwood Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Annenberg Foundation Conshohocken, PA | $1,804,363,680 | $109,022,988 |
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY | $2,105,880,634 | $192,527,982 |
Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation Boston, MA | $1,090,709,677 | $124,087,298 |
Mastercard Impact Fund Purchase, NY | $207,268,769 | $96,050,288 |
Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools King Of Prussia, PA | $82,544,630 | $55,644,917 |
Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund Tyrone, PA | $42,508,819 | $45,167,381 |
Arcus Foundation New York, NY | $264,733,626 | $35,703,685 |
Edward P Evans Andover, MA | $242,161,195 | $13,916,833 |
The Childrens Scholarship Fund New York, NY | $36,136,002 | $24,710,520 |
Math For America Inc New York, NY | $15,709,494 | $20,036,646 |
Ja Worldwide Inc Boston, MA | $14,229,210 | $21,801,943 |
The Posse Foundation Inc New York, NY | $120,660,725 | $44,739,225 |