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Arcana Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

36
grants reported
$2.3M
total given
2021–2023
filing years
$35,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20212023. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Grant history

All 36 reported grants, largest first.

  • $200,000

    Calvary Womens Shelter · Washington, DC · 2022

    Program expansion

  • $200,000

    Dc Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2022

    Third installmenr for walk-in freezer and general support

  • $200,000

    Thrive Dc · Washington, DC · 2022

    Opening of in house breakfast program

  • $200,000

    Calvary Womens Shelter · Washington, DC · 2021

    Program expansion - 32 beds

  • $200,000

    Thrive Dc · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support

  • $150,000

    Christ House · Washington, DC · 2022

    Upgrades to gathering spaces

  • $150,000

    Christ House · Washington, DC · 2021

    Electrical plumbing and security upgrades for both buildings

  • $150,000

    Dc Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support and walk-in freezer

  • $90,000

    We Are Family Emmaus · Washington, DC · 2022

    Senior accessible van and operation costs

  • $65,000

    We Are Family Emmaus · Washington, DC · 2021

    Additional support for senior meal delivery to include home visits

  • $50,000

    Samaritan Inn · Washington, DC · 2023

    General purposes

  • $50,000

    New Futures · Washington, DC · 2022

    General support

  • $50,000

    Iona Senior Services · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support

  • $50,000

    Samaritan Inns · Washington, DC · 2021

    Upport for recent reductions in medicaid allowance for supervised housing

  • $50,000

    Sasha Bruce Youthworks · Washington, DC · 2021

    Furnishings for drop in center

  • $40,000

    Georgetown Ministry Center · Washington, DC · 2022

    Fund weekend program for one year

  • $35,000

    Cornell Orinthology · Ithaca, NY · 2022

    Enhanced audio technology for visually impared

  • $35,000

    Nashville Shakespeare Festival · Nashville, TN · 2022

    Support for educayion and training

  • $35,000

    Cornell Ornithology · Ithaca, NY · 2021

    Sapsucker trail benches and access for special needs

  • $35,000

    Nashville Shakespeare Festival · Nashville, TN · 2021

    Support for education and training for stage and performance jobs

  • $30,000

    Nicks Place · Beltsville, MD · 2022

    Sud rehabilitation and wrap around support

  • $30,000

    Tri Way Trail · Irvington, VA · 2022

    Planning and start up costs

  • $30,000

    Dc Policy Center · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support and analysis of dc matters and effects of policies

  • $25,000

    Hyacinth'S Place · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support

  • $25,000

    My Sisters Place · Washington, DC · 2021

    Support for shelter and wrap around service for victims of domestic abuse

  • $20,000

    Council for Court Excellence · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support

  • $20,000

    Rebuiding Together · Washington, DC · 2021

    Construction services and upgrades for seniors to age in place safely

  • $15,000

    St Coletta'S School · Washington, DC · 2021

    Web promotion for craft store of mentally disabled children and adults

  • $15,000

    Wilderness Technologies · Silver Springs, MD · 2021

    Refurbishment of 200 laptops for udc students and low income households

  • $10,000

    Broad Futures · Washington, DC · 2023

    General purposes

  • $10,000

    Central Union Mission · Washington, DC · 2022

    General support

  • $10,000

    Cummunity Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022

    50 year gala

  • $10,000

    Central Union Mission · Washington, DC · 2021

    General support

  • $10,000

    Nick'S Place · Beltsville, MD · 2021

    Housing and support for adults recovering from substance and alcohol abuse

  • $8,000

    New Endeavors By Women · Washington, DC · 2023

    General purposes

  • $2,500

    Broad Futures · Washington, DC · 2021

    Career internships for adhd and autistic kids

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.