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Private Foundation
THE ARLINGTON FOUNDATION
THE ARLINGTON FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $196K, expenses of $1.1M, total assets of $4.6M. Imperigo tracks 42 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $4.5M.
EIN: 861279040
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C.
NTEE: T99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$196K
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$4.6M
Grants Given42
Grant Total$4.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
ELI THRIVE
TO SUPPORT A NON-PROFIT THAT OFFERS HOLISTIC COACHING TO FAMILIES AND FOSTER THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
$250,000
BREAKTHROUGH BIRMINGHAM
TO SUPPORT A NON-PROFIT THAT REVERSES EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY BY PROVIDING FREE, YEAR-ROUND, HIGH QUALITY, MULTI-YEAR PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
$100,000
THE BIRMINGHAM PROMISE
TO SUPPORT A NON-PROFIT WHICH CONNECTS BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR ECONOMIC MOBILITY.
$100,000
THREE HOTS AND A COT
TO SUPPORT A NON-PROFIT THAT PROVIDES A PLACE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS TO RECIEVE THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO TRANSITION BACK TO CIVILLIAN SOCIETY.
$100,000
URBAN MINISTRY
TO SUPPORT A FAITH-BASED NON-PROFIT FOCUSED ON WORKING WITH THE RESIDENTS OF WEST END TO BUILD A THRIVING COMMUNITY.
$100,000
Showing up to 5 of 42 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Blake Taylor
SECRETARY/ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
David G Ellis
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
James M Dixon
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER (END 2025)
Jennifer Ross Renshaw
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Lawrence Whatley
DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Marilyn Dixon
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196K | $1.1M | $4.6M |
| 2024 | $2.1M | $1.5M | $5.0M |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $1.0M | $4.2M |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $1.0M | $3.0M |
| 2021 | $10K | $1K | $998K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $10K to $196K (+1773%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CA, GA, KY, NC, SC.
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