Arcus Foundation
- Assets
- $275.4m
- Revenue
- $38.1m
- Investments
- $248.3m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-3332791
Organization Overview
Arcus Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arcus 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 12/2023, Arcus Foundation generated $38.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 4 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 2019, Arcus Foundation has awarded 2,730 individual grants totaling $252,682,470. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS:THE GENERATION OF ONLINE AND OFFLINE "STORYTELLING" ASSETS IN MULTIPLE MEDIAS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF GRANTEE WORK AMONG AUDIENCES IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS, MOTIVATE OTHER DONORS AND ADVOCATES, AND DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN LGBTQ RIGHTS AND GREAT APE CONSERVATION.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF EXPERTS AND STAKEHOLDERS, A SERIES OF MEETINGS AND CONSULTATIONS WERE CONVENED TO DEVELOP AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT METHODS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING, CHANGE ATTITUDES, BUILD SKILLS/CAPACITY, AND STRENGTHEN POLICY. THIS ACTIVITY AIMS TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR AND THINKING WITH RESPECT TO THE CHALLENGES FACING LGBTQ PEOPLE GLOBALLY, AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION AND RESPECT FOR APES IN THE WILD AND IN CAPTIVITY. AS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, IT PUBLISHED THE BOOK SERIES STATE OF THE APES, DESIGNED TO DRIVE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR THE CONSERVATION OF APES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon L Stryker Board President | 20 | $0 | |
Stephen Bennett Board Member | 7 | $20,000 | |
Evelynn Hammonds Board Member | 7 | $15,000 | |
Janet Mock Board Member | 7 | $20,000 | |
Catherine Pino Board Member | 7 | $20,000 | |
Slobodan Randjelovic Board Member | 7 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ventucom Llc | 12/30/23 | $330,853 |
Summit Rock Advisors | 12/30/23 | $306,835 |
Emerson Wajdowicz Studios Inc | 12/30/23 | $240,008 |
Whole Whale | 12/30/23 | $117,680 |
Pkf O' Connor Davies Llp | 12/30/23 | $100,200 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,451,150 |
| Interest on Savings | $19,485 |
| Dividends & Interest | $2,022,268 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,599,917 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $2,878,675 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $37,018 |
| Total Revenue | $38,129,838 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $909,822 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $4,528,533 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $1,828,035 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $2,738 |
| Depreciation | $216,907 |
| Occupancy | $646,825 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $614,420 |
| Printing and publications | $129,865 |
| Other expenses | $719,083 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $11,278,152 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $30,779,470 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $42,057,622 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,786,366 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $311,656 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $179,300 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $178,375,189 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,017,644 |
| Other assets | $1,814,097 |
| Total assets | $275,369,766 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $808,487 |
| Grants payable | $26,935,618 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,004,570 |
| Total liabilities | $30,748,675 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arcus Foundation has awarded $56,019,380 in support to 622 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AARANYAK PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL APPROACHES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WESTERN HOOLOCK GIBBON (HOOLOCK HOOOCK) IN THE KAMLANG-NAMDAPHA LANDSCAPE IN THE STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA. | $50,000 |
ADVOCATES FOR INFORMED CHOICE (DBA INTERACT) PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO USE INNOVATIVE LEGAL AND OTHER STRATEGIES, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN BORN WITH INTERSEX TRAITS. | $98,117 |
AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SAFEGUARDING LOSSI GORILLA SANCTUARY IN THE HOPES OF BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE CONGOS PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. | $231,000 |
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE LOMAKO RESERVE CONSERVATION AREA PLAN TO IMPROVE BONOBO CONSERVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. | $349,508 |
ADVOCATES FOR INFORMED CHOICE (DBA INTERACT) PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS THROUGH A BRAND REFRESH, COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY, AND DIGITAL SECURITY STRENGTHENING IN RESPONSE TO RECENT CYBER-ATTACKS ON THE ORGANIZATION AND INTERSEX PEOPLE. | $20,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR CONSERVATION OF GREAT APES IN CENTRAL AFRICA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ORGANISATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT TO A NETWORK OF LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ACTIVE IN THE CONSERVATION OF GREAT APES ACROSS THE CONGO BASIN. | $100,000 |