The Arp Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting athletic and recreational programs, primarily aimed at youth development. It funds various initiatives that promote sports and community engagement, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the well-being of young people through physical activities. The foundation has a particular focus on organizations in California, providing grants to local charities and community centers that foster athletic participation and development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small California-based nonprofit focused on youth athletic or recreational programs with local ties or a prior relationship to the foundation or its trustees.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on youth sports, community recreation, or athletic scholarships.
- • Located in California, preferably in the regions where past grantees are based (e.g., Davis/Colfax area).
- • Existing relationship or endorsement from a prior grantee, community leader, or a trustee-level contact.
- • Organizational size and budget consistent with prior grantees (small to mid-size requests in the thousands to low tens of thousands).
Geography
Observed giving in both years is entirely to California recipients; all reported grant dollars and counts are in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 16 distinct recipients in 2022 but only 2 in 2023 with one returning grantee; this shows a broader historical spread but recent concentration, so observed variety is mixed.
New Applicants
Filings and application notes state grants are by preselection only, and there is no public application process; although one new recipient appeared in 2023, the stated preselection policy and limited public access suggest unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
