ARCUS FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3332791
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3332791
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
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The Arcus Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking in various areas, including scholarships and financial aid. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $31.3 million across 452 grantees, with significant funding directed to organizations in Washington, DC, New York, and California. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding.
Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAVE THE CHIMPS INC
$10M
5%

BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY
$9M
5%
JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION
$6.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
365
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARCUS FOUNDATION?
Yes. ARCUS FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does ARCUS FOUNDATION give?
ARCUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. 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 ARCUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARCUS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARCUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ARCUS FOUNDATION awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $31.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARCUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ARCUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 450 grantees. Recent grantees include SAVE THE CHIMPS INC, BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY, and JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARCUS FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting ARCUS FOUNDATION’s website.
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