Sethness Arnold Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-2099072
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Sethness Arnold Foundation has awarded 171 grants totaling $1,143,070 to organizations in Virginia, Maryland and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $40,000, with a median award of $1,025.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 40 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in Illinois and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (70%), Lake Forest (14%), Wilmette (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 9% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (82%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sethness Arnold Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Madeira School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Blue Ridge School | $30,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Mba Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Catch A Lift | $2,500 | Lutherville, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Uso | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence F | $500 | Mc Lean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Glenelg Country School | $5,000 | Ellicot City, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Miami University | $5,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University Of Miami | $5,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Madeira School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Blue Ridge School | $30,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Mba Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Catch A Lift | $2,500 | Lutherville, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Uso | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence F | $500 | Mc Lean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Glenelg Country School | $5,000 | Ellicot City, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Miami University | $5,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University Of Miami | $5,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Blue Ridge School | $30,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $5,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Madera School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Loyola Academy | $3,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Catch A Lift | $2,500 | Lutherville, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Uso | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2023 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $1,025 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $510 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge School | $30,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $5,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Madera School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Loyola Academy | $3,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Catch A Lift | $2,500 | Lutherville, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Uso | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2023 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $1,025 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $510 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $5,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Madera School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Loyola Academy | $5,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Catch A Lift | $5,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | Christopher Coffland Memorial | 2022 |
| Uso | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Hospice Care | $500 | Mishawaka, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Perpetua Catholic Church | $1,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chcago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Making Everything Good | $1,000 | Haymarket, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $5,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Madera School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Loyola Academy | $5,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Catch A Lift | $5,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | Christopher Coffland Memorial | 2022 |
| Uso | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Hospice Care | $500 | Mishawaka, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Perpetua Catholic Church | $1,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chcago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Making Everything Good | $1,000 | Haymarket, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $5,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Madera School | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Museum United States Army | $500 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Loyola Academy | $5,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Furman University | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Catch A Lift | $5,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | Christopher Coffland Memorial | 2022 |
| Uso | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Hospice Care | $500 | Mishawaka, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Perpetua Catholic Church | $1,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Folds Of Honor | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chcago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Making Everything Good | $1,000 | Haymarket, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge School | $1,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $10,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| National Museum United States Army | $1,000 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Loyola Academy | $9,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Mba Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Penfed Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Afghan Rescue & Resettlement | 2021 |
| Mclean Volunteer Fire Department | $500 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Furman University | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Catch A Lift | $5,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Uso | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge School | $30,000 | Saint George, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Worcester Prepatory School | $10,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Comfort For Americas Uniformed Serv | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Madera School | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aog West Point | $40,000 | West Point, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Holland Zee | $500 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| National Museum United States Army | $1,000 | Fort Belvoir, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chicago City Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Urban Gateways | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Loyola Academy | $5,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-2099072 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 180 N STETSON AVE STE 1940 Chicago, IL 60601-6750 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sethness Arnold Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vp/treas/dir | Mary S Arnold |
|---|---|
| Pres/dir | Joseph C Arnold |
| Secretary/dir | [object Object] |
Forms 990-PF
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