Arlington Community Foundation

Organization Overview

Arlington Community Foundation is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Arlington Community Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arlington Community 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 06/2021, Arlington Community Foundation generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Arlington Community Foundation has awarded 392 individual grants totaling $30,230,335. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ARLINGTON AND BEYOND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GENERAL COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING OF ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCLUDES PROACTIVE AWARDS TO MEET THE NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED BY OUR SPECIAL INITIATIVES AS WELL AS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHARITABLE INTENTIONS OF THE MANY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE CHOSEN TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE GRANTMAKING PROCESS. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES USE THE PLATFORM OF THE ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO EXPLORE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR OWN CHARITABLE VISIONS AND MISSIONS, RECEIVING STAFF ASSISTANCE AS DESIRED. THE PRIMARY FOCUS FOR OUR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING HAS BEEN ON MITIGATING THE DISPLACEMENT OF OUR LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS UNDER THE BROAD CATEGORY OF ECONOMIC MOBILITY INITIATIVES. THIS INCLUDES OUR PROMPT RESPONSE FUND THAT DISBURSED FUNDS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC HEALTH AND ECONOMIC FALLOUT, AS WELL AS OUR LONG-STANDING BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY AND SHARED PROSPERITY INITIATIVES. WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, INCLUDING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, ARLINGTON COUNTY, AND A NUMBER OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL NONPROFITS.


THE ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS A WELL-ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT MATCHES NEARLY 200 STUDENTS WITH AWARDS EACH YEAR. GENEROUS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FUND THE SCHOLARSHIPS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE THEIR OWN UNIQUE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES MAY CHOOSE TO ESTABLISH A NAMED SCHOLARSHIP THAT HONORS A LOVED ONE, AN EMPLOYEE OR A COMMUNITY MEMBER. THE DONOR ESTABLISHES THE CRITERIA FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AND THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MANAGES THE SELECTION PROCESS FROM A BROAD AND DIVERSE CANDIDATE POOL. CRITERIA CAN BE BASED ON ATHLETIC SKILLS, ACADEMIC GRADES OR COMMUNITY SERVICE. OTHERS CONTRIBUTE TO A GENERAL POOL OF SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND WHICH IS BROADLY RESPONSIVE TO STUDENTS IN NEED BASED ON THEIR APPLICATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Owens
President & CEO
$211,350
Anne Vor Der Bruegge
Dir, Grants & Initiatives
$123,674
John Benton
Vice Chair
$0
Krysta Jones
Secretary
$0
Jade Gong
Chair
$0
Michael George
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$103,750
Related organizations$0
Government grants $71,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,162,508
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,075,442
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,337,358
Total Program Service Revenue$42,610
Investment income $529,479
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $422,176
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,133
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,309,490

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Arlington Community Foundation has awarded $1,842,981 in support to 46 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$386,000

ARLINGTON COUNTY

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$306,931

VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER FOUNDATION

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Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$129,000

ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$98,500

REACH FOR UGANDA (ARLINGTON ACADEMY OF HOPE)

Org PageRecipient Profile

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY

$90,000

ASPIRE AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$75,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Arlington Community Foundation has recieved totaling $915,534.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ACF) TO LAUNCH AN 18-MONTH UNCONDITIONAL CASH PILOT PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

$200,000
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WITH CHARITABLE OUTREACH

$152,500
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ACF) TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING THEIR SHARED PROSPERITY INITIATIVE GOALS AROUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE AND WORKFORCE PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE MAKING 30% OR LESS OF ARLINGTON'S AMI.

$150,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Aron Family Foundation

Chevy Chase, MD

PURPOSE: OPERATING PURPOSES

$55,000
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARLINGTON'S GUARANTEE OVER TWO YEARS

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,666,204
Earnings$497,175
Net Contributions$26,780
Other Expense$86,063
Ending Balance$2,104,096

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