Why we do it.
We believe everyone should be able to call Arlington home. Yet our lowest-income residents and essential workers are being displaced because of a lack of deeply affordable housing and child care, among so many other pressures. That’s why we drive initiatives designed to test strategies to provide resources and opportunities for financial stability, personal power, and a sense of dignity and belonging, while advocating for policy change to scale up these strategies in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Advisors trust us as both a resource and a home for their clients’ charitable giving. As a resource, we can answer any questions you have about giving, no matter how complex. As a home for giving, we offer a variety of customizable giving vehicles that accept a wide range of assets and save you and your clients time and paperwork.
Our unique role in the community enables us to work with you and your clients with a level of community knowledge that no commercial provider could match.
We offer a number of professionally-managed and invested giving vehicles such as scholarship funds, donor advised funds, and legacy funds, as well as one-time donation opportunities. Our funds allow donors to be named or anonymous, provide a range of investment growth options, accept a variety of asset types, simplify record-keeping, maximize tax benefits, and as a public charity, our small fund management fee is invested right back into the community.
For over 30 years, we’ve been more than a funder. We’re a connector, a convener, and a partner in long-term impact.
Trainings, capacity building, and networking opportunities help your team sharpen skills, strengthen your strategy, and get connected to other local nonprofits. The Arlington Nonprofit Directory connects your organization with donors and neighbors searching for ways to support Arlington causes.
Nonprofit agency funds offer a reliable, cost-effective way to build long-term financial strength while reducing administrative burden.
Assets under management of the Foundation, including cash, stocks, retirement plans, mutual funds, real estate, and other asset types.
Scholarships awarded to Arlington students. Each scholarship has unique eligibility requirements determined by the fundholder such as area of study, graduating high school, and extracurricular activities, among others.
Funds managed by the Foundation, ranging from memorial funds, to donor advised funds promoting cycling, to $2 million nonprofit reserve funds, and much more in between.
Grants awarded to nonprofits in Arlington and beyond, including Prompt Response grants, STEM Fellowships, education grants, and many more.
We love meeting new people. Whether you’re a business executive thinking about corporate giving or a nature lover who wants to protect our parks, we’d love to hear from you.
No matter what your charitable or community questions may be, we’re happy to chat! Send us an email at giving@arlcf.org or call 703-243-4785.
