Laura And John Arnold Foundation
- Assets
- $2.7b
- Revenue
- $716.3m
- Investments
- $2.3b
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 10/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-3241764
Organization Overview
Laura And John Arnold Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Laura And John Arnold Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Laura And John Arnold Foundation generated $716.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $218.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 21.0% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Laura And John Arnold Foundation has awarded 1,660 individual grants totaling $596,175,465. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE -THROUGH ITS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND THE VALUES OF FAIRNESS, EFFECTIVENESS, AND RACIAL JUSTICE.
HEALTH CARE -THROUGH ITS HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE, THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION AIMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, LOWER COSTS, AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN ACCESS.
EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY -THROUGH ITS EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY ASSISTANCE, THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION SEEKS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL SPENDING THROUGH THE USE OF RIGOROUS EVIDENCE ABOUT WHAT WORKS.
OTHER DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION, PUBLIC FINANCE, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND RESEARCH.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -THROUGH ITS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND THE VALUES OF FAIRNESS, EFFECTIVENESS, AND RACIAL JUSTICE.
HEALTH CARE -THROUGH ITS HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE, THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION AIMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, LOWER COSTS, AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN ACCESS.
EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY -THROUGH ITS EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY ASSISTANCE, THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION SEEKS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL SPENDING THROUGH THE USE OF RIGOROUS EVIDENCE ABOUT WHAT WORKS.
OTHER DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION, PUBLIC FINANCE, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John D Arnold Director/co-Chair | 20 | $0 | |
Laura E Arnold Director/co-Chair | 20 | $0 | |
Roxanne Almaraz Secretary | 20 | $0 | |
Kelli Rhee Director/president & CEO | 20 | $0 | |
Elizabeth Banks Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Creek Capital Management Llc | 12/30/21 | $685,639 |
Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Llc | 12/30/21 | $469,573 |
Reed Smith Llp | 12/30/21 | $367,310 |
Center For Health Care Strategies Inc | 12/30/21 | $185,286 |
Ati Advisory | 12/30/21 | $176,173 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $482,334,584 |
| Interest on Savings | $602,200 |
| Dividends & Interest | $63,860,874 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $55,457,934 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $7,901,067 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $114,018,613 |
| Total Revenue | $716,274,205 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $2,634,962 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $28,772 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $35,000 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $5,927,863 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $212,674,878 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $218,602,741 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $402,598,745 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $879,701,189 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,069,844 |
| Total assets | $2,692,538,333 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Laura And John Arnold Foundation has awarded $171,172,319 in support to 530 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Beaverton, OR PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $17,229,802 |
AMERICA ACHIEVES INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A NATIONAL TUTORING PROGRAM AND ACCOMPANYING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE ACADEMICS AND WELLNESS FOR STUDENTS. | $10,000,000 |
Kensington, MD PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND PRETRIAL REFORM. | $5,016,100 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO ADVANCE AND ELEVATE TAX AND SPENDING POLICY. | $3,075,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC REVIEW RESEARCH THAT PROVIDES INDEPENDENT ANALYSES OF THE COMPARATIVE COST EFFECTIVENESS FOR NEWLY-INTRODUCED PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS. | $3,000,000 |
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $3,000,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR | $5,583,293,024 | $1,484,598,263 |
Charles And Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Tulsa, OK | $2,674,316,552 | $872,930,911 |
Laura And John Arnold Foundation Houston, TX | $2,692,538,333 | $716,274,205 |
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Austin, TX | $0 | $224,656,241 |
Arnall Family Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $11,371,239 | $12,792,638 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX | $2,683,938,862 | $265,655,014 |
J E And L E Mabee Foundation Inc Midland, TX | $754,241,961 | $130,151,698 |
Rainwater Charitable Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $856,887,520 | $46,265,349 |
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Ardmore, OK | $1,183,090,626 | $85,581,097 |
Kinder Foundation Houston, TX | $141,449,180 | $60,608,944 |
Rees-Jones Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $116,553,438 |
Meadows Foundation Incorporated Dallas, TX | $777,502,701 | $134,484,682 |