Arnim Brothers Fund

The Arnim Brothers Fund is a philanthropic grant program administered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF). The fund supports charitable organizations within a designated seven-county service area of Texas and focuses exclusively on three thematic program areas: medical matters, historic preservation, and musical performance. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation has a longstanding reputation for supporting impactful initiatives that enhance quality of life in the region. Through this dedicated fund, the Foundation aims to invest in community health, the preservation of cultural heritage, and access to the arts, with a specific emphasis on musical education and appreciation. Grant funding is limited to organizations whose operations and programs fall within one of CBCF's seven counties: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, or San Patricio. Furthermore, applicants must deliver services or initiatives that directly support one of the three core program themes. Beginning in 2025, the fund will no longer consider proposals requesting support for general operating expenses. Instead, only program- or project-specific funding proposals will be eligible for review. Organizations that have applied for or are participating in CBCF's Annual Grants or the Coastal Bend Day of Giving (CBDG) are ineligible to apply for the Arnim Brothers Fund, making this grant exclusive to otherwise unaffiliated applicants. The application period aligns with the Foundation's Annual Grants Cycle and opens on August 1 and closes on September 15 each year. All applicants are expected to submit a follow-up outcomes report by September 15 of the following year. Applications are submitted online through the CBCF's submission portal. No paper applications are accepted. The grantmaking pool for the Arnim Brothers Fund in 2025 totals $960,000, allowing for a wide range of program-level investments across the eligible program areas. The evaluation process places strong emphasis on program alignment with one of the fund’s three target themes, operational presence within the seven-county region, and adherence to spending guidelines that exclude general operations. Additional weight may be given to programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes, serve underserved populations, or support collaborative community efforts. Applicants should take care to ensure that their proposed programs are clearly aligned with one of the three eligible focus areas and are geographically situated within the service counties. Questions about eligibility or application specifics can be directed to CBCF via email at info@cbcfoundation.org or by phone at 361-882-9745. The CBCF’s office is located at 555 N. Carancahua St, Suite 900, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Given its recurring annual cycle, applicants can expect this opportunity to re-open on August 1 of each calendar year. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility criteria and restrictions well in advance of the opening date to ensure they are eligible to apply and to avoid disqualification due to overlapping grant applications.