Arcadia Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $2,158,030 (2023) to $3,852,295 (2024)
• Success Rate: Not publicly available
• Decision Time: Not publicly available
• Grant Range: $10,000 - $725,030
• Geographic Focus: Primarily California and other U.S. states (Arizona, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)

Contact Details

Arcadia Foundation PO Box 5368 San Jose, CA 95150

Phone: (408) 961-8100

Note: No website or email address is publicly available. This foundation does not have a public application process.

Overview

The Arcadia Foundation was established in 2018 as a private independent foundation based in San Jose, California. With total assets of approximately $38.7 million as of 2024, the foundation distributed over $2.1 million in grants in 2023 and $3.8 million in 2024. The foundation is led by Eli Reinhard, President and sole owner of Arcadia Development Co., a well-known builder and philanthropist in the San Jose Bay Area who has been involved in developing approximately 10,000 homes and apartments over the past 50 years. The foundation focuses primarily on supporting Jewish community organizations and services throughout California and other U.S. states, funding general charitable purposes through dividends and interest on investments held for charitable purposes.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The Arcadia Foundation operates as a private foundation making grants at the discretion of its trustees. There are no formal grant programs with specific application cycles or publicly stated funding tiers.

Recent Grant Activity:

• 33 awards in 2024
• 33 awards in 2023
• 29 awards in 2022
• 33 awards in 2021
• 10 awards in 2020

Priority Areas

Based on documented grants, the foundation prioritizes:

Jewish Community Support: The foundation has demonstrated a strong commitment to Jewish organizations and causes, including:

• Jewish community centers and federations (Jewish Silicon Valley received $725,030 in 2023)
• Emergency medical services in Israel (Friends of United Hatzalah received $225,000 in 2023)
• Synagogues and congregations (Congregation Am Echad received $100,000 in 2023)
• Jewish chaplaincy services (JWB Jewish Chaplains Council)
• Jewish family services
• Jewish education and study programs

Historical Grant Recipients (2018):

• Jewish Family and Children Services - Haifa-San Francisco Sister Cities Project (San Francisco, CA): $20,000 and $10,000
• Jewish Study Network Inc (Palo Alto, CA): $18,000
• Addison Penzak Jewish Community Center (Los Gatos, CA): $10,000

What They Don't Fund

Not publicly specified, though the foundation's focus appears to be on Jewish community organizations and causes.

Governance and Leadership

President: Eli Reinhard (volunteer, uncompensated)

• Founder and CEO of Arcadia Development Co., established in 1957
• Well-known builder and philanthropist in the San Jose Bay Area
• Major donor to Jewish community initiatives, including an initial gift of over $1 million toward the $22 million Gloria and Ken Levy Family Campus for the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (2004-2005 project)

Treasurer: Erica Krauss (volunteer, uncompensated)

The foundation operates with no full-time employees and is managed entirely by volunteer leadership.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The Arcadia Foundation does not have a public application process. As a private foundation, grants are made at the discretion of the trustees, typically to organizations and causes already known to the foundation leadership.

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications through a formal portal or published application procedures. Grant decisions appear to be made based on trustee discretion and pre-existing relationships with the foundation's leadership.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available, as the foundation operates on a discretionary basis rather than fixed grant cycles.

Success Rates

Not applicable due to the invitation-only nature of the foundation's grantmaking.

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly specified.

Application Success Factors

Since the Arcadia Foundation operates without a public application process, organizations seeking funding should note:

Relationship-Based Grantmaking: The foundation's grants appear to be directed to organizations and causes with which the leadership, particularly Eli Reinhard, has established relationships. His documented involvement in Jewish community initiatives in the San Jose/Silicon Valley area suggests that personal connection and demonstrated impact in the Jewish community are key factors.

Geographic Connections: The foundation shows a clear preference for organizations in California, particularly the Bay Area and Silicon Valley region, though it has also funded organizations in other states including Arizona, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Large-Scale Impact: Recent grants show significant funding levels for major Jewish community organizations, with the largest 2023 grant of $725,030 going to Jewish Silicon Valley, suggesting the foundation favors established organizations with broad community impact.

Alignment with Jewish Values and Services: The foundation's documented grants demonstrate a clear pattern of supporting Jewish community infrastructure, emergency services for Israel, religious congregations, and Jewish education and family services.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• No public application process: This foundation operates through trustee discretion and does not accept unsolicited applications. Organizations should not expect to apply through traditional grant application channels.

• Jewish community focus: The foundation's documented grants show a clear emphasis on Jewish organizations and causes, particularly those serving the Silicon Valley/Bay Area Jewish community.

• Relationship-driven: Given Eli Reinhard's longstanding involvement in Silicon Valley Jewish philanthropy, pre-existing relationships and connections to the Jewish community appear to be critical factors in grant decisions.

• Range of grant sizes: The foundation has made grants ranging from $10,000 to over $725,000, suggesting they support both smaller community projects and major institutional funding needs.

• Geographic preference: While the foundation has funded organizations across multiple states, there is a clear preference for California-based organizations, particularly those in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley region.

• Established organizations: Recent major grants have gone to well-established Jewish community organizations rather than small startups, suggesting a preference for organizations with proven track records.

• No formal timeline: Without a public application process, there are no set deadlines, decision timelines, or notification procedures for potential applicants.

References

• Cause IQ: Arcadia Foundation Profile. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/arcadia-foundation,823694864/ (Accessed January 2026)
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer: Arcadia Foundation (EIN 82-3694864). https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823694864 (Accessed January 2026)
• Instrumentl: Arcadia Foundation 990 Report. https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/arcadia-foundation-e8ed8176-c557-4829-b790-3601053c47c9 (Accessed January 2026)
• Business Wire: "Demolition of Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Signals New Campus, Services for 45,000-strong Silicon Valley Jewish Community" (April 1, 2004). https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040401005172/en/Demolition-of-Addison-Penzak-Jewish-Community-Center-Signals-New-Campus-Services-for-45000-strong-Silicon-Valley-Jewish-Community
• Grantmakers.io: Arcadia Foundation Profile. https://www.grantmakers.io/profiles/v0/823694864-arcadia-foundation/ (Accessed January 2026)
• IRS Form 990-PF filings for Arcadia Foundation (2023, 2024)