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Arnold Ventures

private foundation / philanthropic investment pool1 — Houston.

Overview

We fund research to better understand the root causes of problems and build the evidence about what works and what doesn't to inform policy solutions.1

Arnold Ventures's investment pool supports the organization's philanthropic mission and grantmaking capacity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$4.8B as of Dec 31, 20242
Capital pool
private foundation / philanthropic investment pool1
Investment model
The amount available for investing oblige to use different type of investment and my not allow yet to reach directly an Investment manager .3
Investment approach
[ 13 ] Areas of focus [ edit ] The Arnolds apply an investment management approach to philanthropy, targeting a significant portion of their giving toward high-risk efforts with the potential to drive long-term change, while also supporting established institutions to sustain their ongoing work.4
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
Not listed yet
Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, public markets, fixed income.1
Performance
Not listed yet
Governance
Assets/Debt Total Assets $2,356,002,596 Total Liabilities $0 Net Assets $2,356,002,596 Document Links 990-PF Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance PDF 990-T For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose PDF Fiscal Year Ending Dec.5
Investment team
Not listed yet1
Unfunded commitments
Not listed yet
Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

  1. Website (arnoldventures.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
  2. Form 990 (projects.propublica.org)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
  3. Website (en.wikipedia.org)Investment model · checked Jul 25, 2026
  4. Website (en.wikipedia.org)Investment approach · checked Jul 25, 2026
  5. Website (projects.propublica.org)Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
  6. Website (en.wikipedia.org)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026

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