Private foundation · Fort Worth, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Arnold and Esther Foundation
In 2023 it gave 3 grants worth $361,250 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,000 to $291,750. Most often for: “Christian ministry”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $361,250
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 to $291,750 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $44,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Blount County, Rutherford County, Williamson County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $440,850
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $441K | $361K | 3 |
| 2022 | $93K | $5,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Arnold PentPresident and director
- Esther PentDirector
- VictoriaDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Christian ministry (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 3 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.