LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
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The Laura and John Arnold Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on strategic grantmaking with a total of $193.3 million distributed across 659 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITY FUND
$122.6M
7%
The Urban Institute
$67.5M
4%

President and Fellows of Harvard College
$65.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
789
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$267.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION?
No. LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION give?
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION awarded about 790 grants, totaling nearly $193.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 660 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY FUND, The Urban Institute, and President and Fellows of Harvard College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION?
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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