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Arkema Inc Foundation

King of Prussia, PA · EIN 23-6256818. Reported 153 grants totalling $1,378,914 to 127 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$500median grant
$1,378,914granted, 2021-2024
127organizations funded
18%of grantees funded again the next year
$15,464assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Arkema Inc Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $500. Half of everything it gave fell between $500 and $4,270; the smallest was $300 and the largest $339,657. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
79 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
44 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
5 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
9 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
10 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
4 grants
$100,000 and Up
2 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Various - See Attached ScheduleKing of Prussia, PA$339,657112023
Habitat for Humanity PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$110,000112024
Aiche FoundationNew York, NY$96,000222022
United Way of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$90,000222022
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$70,000222022
National Merit Scholarship CorporationChicago, IL$64,050112024
The American Institute of Chemical EngineersNew York, NY$60,000112024
Dwayne LagrangeHahnville, LA$50,000112021
Cristo Rey Philadelphia Work Study ProgramPhiladelphia, PA$38,000112024
Community Foundation of West KentuckyPaducah, KY$35,000112022
Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief FundFancy Farm, KY$35,000112022
Mayfield Independent SchoolsBenton, KY$30,000112022
French International School of PhiladelphiaBala Cynwyd, PA$25,000112021
Arkema IncKing of Prussia, PA$23,960422022
Society of Plastics EngineersDanbury, CT$20,000222022
United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New JerseyPhiladelphia, PA$20,000112024
Science History InstitutePhiladelphia, PA$17,000332024
The Franklin Institute Youth Education ProgramsPhiladelphia, PA$15,000222022
Society of Chemical Industry AmericaPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112021
SpeDanbury, CT$10,000112024
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA$10,000112024
Arkema IncHouston, TX$9,050322022
Abbey ErhardtWest Chester, PA$8,540222022
Aidan MoreauNewtown Square, PA$8,540222022
Galen O'brienDowningtown, PA$8,540222022
Sarah RossiGarnet Valley, PA$8,540222022
Sydney MazzantiDoylestown, PA$8,540222022
Arkema IncAxis, AL$8,384222022
Andrew LarpenterSpringfiled, LA$8,300222022
Christopher LathamSpartanburg, SC$8,300222022
Arkema IncCalvert City, KY$5,500112022
American Section SciPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
Henry Adams PolliWashington Crossing, PA$4,270112021
Henry PolliWashington Crossing, PA$4,270112022
Jaying LiCary, NC$4,270112021
Jiaying LiCary, NC$4,270112022
Kayla MoodyLeague City, TX$4,270112022
Lane AubartWest Chester, PA$4,270112022
Luke Christian WyattBenton, KY$4,270112021
Luke WyattBenton, KY$4,270112022
Matthew EichenWynnewood, PA$4,270112022
Matthew LarpenterSpringfield, LA$4,270112022
Alexis DumainHillsborough, SC$4,150112022
Alexis DumainHillsborough, NC$4,150112021
Brandon Wheeler IrizarryBeaumont, TX$4,150112021
Irizarry WheelerBeaumont, TX$4,150112022
Janie WangCary, NC$4,150112021
Kaitlin SmithKingwood, TX$4,150112021
Kelly OrrNewtown, PA$4,150112021
Sarah WangApex, NC$4,150112021
Arkema IncTorrance, CA$3,003112021
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention BoardKing of Prussia, PA$2,730222022
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention BoardKing of Prussia, PA$2,080112024
Cloverleaf ElementaryHouston, TX$1,500332024
King of Prussia DistrictKing of Prussia, PA$1,300332024
Michael DemenoRoyersford, PA$1,000222022
16TH and Haak Elementary SchoolReading, PA$500112024
Abigail MarayagHumble, TX$500112021
Ad Harrington ElementaryPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Alisa DavisPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Amanda DomemanPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Amber WebbCitronelle, AL$500112021
Angela BryanSaraland, AL$500112021
Bayshore ElementaryLa Porte, TX$500112024
Benton Elementary SchoolBenton, KY$500112022
Blooming Prairie Music BoostersBlooming Prairie, MN$500112021
Bodacuis FallsManvel, TX$500112022
Carlos PizarroLos Angeles, CA$500112021
Carolina ValladaresHumble, TX$500112022
Caryn MazolTabernacle, NJ$500112021
Chasity LoveCitronelle, AL$500112021
Chasity LoweCitronelle, AL$500112022
Daniel O'toolHouston, TX$500112021
Egypt Elementary SchoolMemphis, TN$500112024
Elizabeth MunozHouston, TX$500112022
Et Richardson Middle SchoolSpringfield, PA$500112022
Fd Roosevelt ElementaryLawndale, CA$500112024
Genoa ElementaryHouston, TX$500112022
Heath Elementary SchoolWest Paducah, KY$500112022
Hilary HenwoodBrigantine, NJ$500112021
Howe Academic Plus SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$500112024
Immaculate Conception AcademyDouglassville, PA$500112024
James GarrisLeague City, TX$500112022
Jensen ElementaryPasadena, TX$500112022
Joi MurphyHouston, TX$500112022
Jynesis HawkinsSeabrook, TX$500112022
Kathy HueyBoyertown, PA$500112022
Katie SiroliMedia, PA$500112022
Keli ThompsonFriendswood, TX$500112022
La Porte ElementaryLa Porte, TX$500112024
Lauren ChristiansenConshohocken, PA$500112022
Lovely StallworthPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Maria FloresPasadena, TX$500112022
Maria LovatoLong Beach, CA$500112021
Martin ElementaryBeaumont, TX$500112024
Mayfield Elementary SchoolMayfield, KY$500112022
Mcdavid Jones ElementaryCitronelle, AL$500112021
Metropolis Elementary SchoolMetropolis, IL$500112024
Michelle FlynnPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Middle Years Alternative School for the HumanitiesPhiladelphia, PA$500112024
Mt Morris Central SchoolMt Morris, NY$500112024
Nakia GreenFolcroft, PA$500112021
Pomeroy ElementaryPasadena, TX$500112022
Ramona Elementary SchoolHawthorne, CA$500112021
Richard R Wright ElementaryPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Rosa International Middle SchoolCherry Hill, NJ$500112021
Sallie Curtis ElementaryBeaumont, TX$500112024
Sharmaine WilsonPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Sharswood SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$500112024
Sixth Ward Elementary SchoolVacherie, LA$500112024
Smysonia ElementarySymsonia, KY$500112024
South Marshall Elementary SchoolBenton, KY$500112024
St Agnes SchoolAvon, NY$500112024
St Rose ElementarySt Rose, LA$500112024
Stephanie NewgaardSaraland, AL$500112022
Steven P SawyerHouston, TX$500112022
Susan Byrd WeaverCitronelle, AL$500112022
Susan YoungMedford, NJ$500112021
Syreeta LucasPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
The Fund for the School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$500112022
Thurgood Marshall SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
Union Hall ElementaryChatham, VA$500112024
Vidor Middle SchoolVidor, TX$500112024
West-Mont Christian AcademyPottstown, PA$500112022
Westover Christian AcademyDanville, VA$500112024
William Anderson ElementaryLawndale, CA$500112024
Yajaira AlgaheimHouston, TX$500112022

20 of 127 (16%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 18%, across 2 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

Plus 1 grants to individuals totalling $50,157 -- scholarships, hardship and emergency assistance. We deliberately do not publish the names of people who received them, even though the filings do.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 18 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Philanthropy & Grantmaking
5 grants
Science & Technology
5 grants
Education
4 grants
Arts & Culture
2 grants
Community Improvement
1 grant
Housing & Shelter
1 grant

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202158$327,618$2,776
202261$375,509$2,500
20231$339,657$339,657
202433$336,130$500

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Arkema Inc Foundation has 20 of them, worth $659,000. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA$100,000
Science Teacher ProgramKing of Prussia, PA$70,000
National Merit Scholarship CorporationChicago, IL$63,000
National Merit Scholarship CorporationChicago, IL$62,000
Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (fossi)New York, NY$60,000
Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (fossi)New York, NY$60,000
United Way of Southeastern PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA$45,000
Science Teacher ProgramKing of Prussia, PA$42,000
Christo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$35,000
Christo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$35,000
United Way of Southeastern PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA$25,000
Franklin Institute Youth Education ProgramPhiladelphia, PA$12,000
Franklin Institute Youth Education ProgramPhiladelphia, PA$10,000
Society of Plastic EngineeersDanbury, CT$10,000
Society of Plastic EngineeersDanbury, CT$10,000

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 62% of this one's giving went to organizations in Pennsylvania. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Pennsylvania
$855K
New York
$157K
Kentucky
$117K
Illinois
$65K
Louisiana
$64K
Texas
$37K
Connecticut
$30K
North Carolina
$21K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Arkema Inc Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 900 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA, 19406. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 23-6256818 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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