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The Arches Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $454.1K across 136 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to relationship-based engagement. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER
$599K
15%

ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER
$154.7K
4%

THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
$154K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ARCHES FOUNDATION?
No. THE ARCHES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ARCHES FOUNDATION give?
THE ARCHES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 THE ARCHES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ARCHES FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ARCHES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ARCHES FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $454 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ARCHES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ARCHES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER, ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER, and THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ARCHES FOUNDATION?
THE ARCHES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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