Private foundation · EIN 45-6374371 · Independence, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $123K total, median $41K. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$123K
Median grant
$41K
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchIndependence, IADonation$41K
North Linn Community SchoolCoggon, IADonation$41K
East Buchanan SchoolWinthrop, IADonation$41K

About this foundation

Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Iowa, administered in care of Banklowa Ttee, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 3 grants, a median of $41K.

Where does Carl R Arnold Charitable Tr give?

Iowa (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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