ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EIN: 541602838 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$16,507,053
Total Expenses
$5,493,346
Total Assets
$50,626,160
Net Assets
$42,124,608
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER OWENS
Phone
7032434785
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, founded in 1991, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $16.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 118% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $11.0M, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

WE EXIST TO IDENTIFY AND ELEVATE THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND TO ATTRACT AND DEPLOY CHARITABLE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. ACF STEWARDS THE GIFTS AND CHARITABLE LEGACIES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES TO MEET NEEDS IN ARLINGTON AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,100,432 Revenue: $48,751

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING INCLUDES BOTH DISCRETIONARY AWARDS ALIGNED WITH OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND GRANTS MADE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS THROUGH FIELD-OF-INTEREST...

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ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING INCLUDES BOTH DISCRETIONARY AWARDS ALIGNED WITH OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND GRANTS MADE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS THROUGH FIELD-OF-INTEREST AND DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS. INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES USE THE FOUNDATION AS A PLATFORM TO EXPLORE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR OWN CHARITABLE GOALS, SUPPORTED BY STAFF GUIDANCE AS DESIRED. OUR DISCRETIONARY GRANTMAKING PRIMARILY SUPPORTS DEMONSTRATION PILOTS AND INITIATIVES THAT MITIGATE THE DISPLACEMENT OF LOW INCOME RESIDENTS. KEY AREAS OF WORK INCLUDE DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND ACCESSIBLE CHILDCARE. OUR ROLE IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SCALE COMMUNITY-CENTERED SOLUTIONS. THROUGH THIS DUAL APPROACH COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND DONOR SERVICES, WE ALIGN PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES WITH HIGH-IMPACT, LOCALLY DRIVEN EFFORTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $582,169

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS A WELL-ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT MAKES AWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GENEROUS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES...

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ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS A WELL-ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT MAKES AWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GENEROUS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS, MANY OF WHOM ESTABLISH NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS TO HONOR LOVED ONES, EMPLOYEES, OR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. DONORS DEFINE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SUCH AS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FINANCIAL NEED, ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT, OR COMMUNITY SERVICE, WHILE THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MANAGES THE SELECTION PROCESS, ENSURING BROAD OUTREACH AND EQUITABLE REVIEW ACROSS A DIVERSE APPLICANT POOL. IN ADDITION, CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORT A GENERAL POOL OF AWARDS THAT RESPOND FLEXIBLY TO STUDENTS' DEMONSTRATED NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS. THIS PROGRAM EXPANDS ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR ARLINGTON-AREA STUDENTS AND REFLECTS THE COMMUNITY'S COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,409,993
Program Service Revenue $48,751
Investment Income $1,082,486
Other Revenue $-34,177
TOTAL REVENUE $16,507,053

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,065,119
Salaries & Benefits $982,086
Fundraising Expenses $437,795
Program Expenses $4,682,601
Other Expenses $446,141
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,493,346

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $16,507,053 $7,573,791 +1.2%
Expenses $5,493,346 $6,130,237 -0.1%
Net Income $11,013,707 $1,443,554 +6.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
8
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$280,919
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB GANDY VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA LAIDHOLD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN OVIEDO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DULCE CARRILLO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANJA CASTRO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVAR CROOMS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIMPLE DHABALIA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JADE GONG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON HOWELL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN MCCABE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MCELDOWNEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MUSTO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARRENTHYA SIMMONS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEIGH SIMPSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER OWENS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$250,274 $30,645 $280,919
CHRISTINA COLE DIR OF PHILANTHROPY 30.00
Highest
$149,231 $4,477 $153,708
BRIAN MARROQUIN DIR GRANTS/INITIATIVES 40.00
Highest
$119,594 $5,885 $125,479
NICHOLAS KNOCK DIR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$101,027 $12,183 $113,210
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $16,507,053 $5,493,346 $50,626,160 $11,013,707
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,354,054 $5,677,561 $30,338,018 $-1,323,507
2022 $17,611,148 $4,957,339 $28,029,567 $12,653,809
2021 $4,309,490 $3,543,210 $25,473,492 $766,280
2020 $6,223,368 $13,103,413 $21,536,650 $-6,880,045
2019 $12,744,929 $2,789,461 $27,943,507 $9,955,468
2018 $3,403,799 $2,298,311 $18,006,368 $1,105,488
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