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    ACHIEVEMENT REWARDS FOR COLLEGE

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    SAN FRANCISCO, CAEIN 237335361 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.2M+2% YoY

    Grants

    7

    Median Grant

    $180K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    ARCS Foundation advances science and technology in the U.S. by providing financial awards to scholars studying to complete STEM education degrees. ARCS Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization started and run entirely by women who boost American leadership and aid advancement in science and technology. ARCS Foundation believes that support of STEM education is essential to U.S. economic growth, technological competitiveness, and continued global leadership. To address the country's need for new scientists and engineers, we provide unrestricted funding to help the country's brightest graduate and undergraduate students create new knowledge and innovative technologies.

    Focus Areas

    science scholarshipscollege scholarshipshigher educationuniversity-based programsscience educationcollege students

    Grant Types

    scholarships

    Funded Initiatives

    ARCS Scholar Awards ($8,500 per year), unrestricted grants to PhD candidates at 50+ top research universities, $142 million to 12,156+ students selected by universities, Oregon Chapter has supported 428 young scientists with $7.2 million

    How to Apply

    Scholars must apply for ARCS Scholar Awards through their university departments on an annual basis. Students don't apply directly to ARCS Foundation but must go through their institution's nomination process. Basic requirements: U.S. citizens with at least 3.5 GPA enrolled in academic degree programs in science, engineering, and medical research.

    Does Not Fund

    100% of every dollar raised for scholar awards goes directly to our scholars (no administrative fees)

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+2%

    $1.2M

    Grants

    7

    Median

    $180K

    States

    1

    2023+2%

    $1.2M

    Grants

    7

    Median

    $180K

    States

    1

    2022

    $1.1M

    Grants

    7

    Median

    $175K

    States

    1

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $10.1M
    $1.2M(11.7%)
    2023
    $11.1M
    $1.2M(10.5%)
    2022
    $9.1M
    $1.1M(12.6%)
    2021
    $8.6M
    $1.1M(12.5%)
    2020
    $9.7M
    $1.0M(10.7%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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