LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
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The Laura and John Arnold Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily funds initiatives in Washington, DC, New York, and Massachusetts, having paid out a total of $193.3 million across 657 grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants 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
$104.2M
7%

President and Fellows of Harvard College
$57.4M
4%
The Urban Institute
$56.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
789
Median 1st year grant
$193.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$245K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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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 $194 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, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and The Urban Institute. 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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