Private foundation · EIN 57-6029371 · Columbia, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation

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: 23 grants paid, $380K total, median $10K. 78% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$380K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in SC
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cutler Jewish Day SchoolColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$50K
Magen David AdomNew York, NYSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$50K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Crescent RegionColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$50K
Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NYSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$25K
Jewish Studies Center IncCharleston, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$25K
Beth Shalom CongregationColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$25K
Columbia Jewish FederationColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$15K
Academic Magnet High SchoolNorth Charleston, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$13K
Jewish Family Services of Greater CharlestonCharleston, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$13K
Kahal Kadosh Beth ElohimCharleston, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$13K
The Lonon FoundationCharleston, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$13K
Camp ColeColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$10K
Chabad Lubavitch of ScColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$10K
Richland BaseballColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$10K
Rohr Chabad at USCLos Angeles, CASupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$10K
Sc United Football ClubColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$10K
Anne Frank Center at USCColumbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$10K
Chabad of the LowcountryMount Pleasant, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$5,000
Fhsd SocietyWoburn, MASupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$5,000
Hillel InternationalSan Diego, CASupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$5,000
Cat Around TownCamden, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$5,000
Sc Jazz FoundationIrmo, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$5,000
Final Victory Animal RescueWest Columbia, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$5,000

By state: South Carolina 18 · New York 2 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbia, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation 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 Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $380K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation give?

South Carolina (18 grants), New York (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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