The Arras Foundation

The Arras Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, South Carolina with $77.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$77.2Mtotal assets
1946IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Arras Foundation has awarded

15 grantees · $675K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Lancaster County Council Of The Arts $154K
  • Lancaster Promise Neighborhood $150K
  • Kershaw Area Resource Exchange (kare) $110K
  • Grasp - Great Falls Referral And Assistance $65K
  • A Father's Way - Lancaster Fatherhood Project $55K
  • Hope In Lancaster Inc $50K
  • Furman University $25K
  • Chester County School District $20K
  • Educational Foundation Of Usc Lancaster $15K
  • Lancaster County School District $10K
  • Kershaw Community Park Council Inc $10K
  • Upper Palmetto Ymca $5K
  • University Of South Carolina Lancaster $2K
  • Northside Development Group $2K
  • Vcom Carolinas $2K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$1.6M
  • FY2019$957K
  • FY2020$1.7M
  • FY2021$1.2M
  • FY2022$675K

About The Arras Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersLancaster, South Carolina
  • EIN570355295
  • IRS ruling1946

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Arras Foundation?

The Arras Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, South Carolina with $77.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Arras Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Arras Foundation?

The Arras Foundation's EIN is 570355295. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Arras Foundation?

Private foundations like The Arras Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Arras Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.