2025-10-17T07:01:12-07:00 2024-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2024-01-01 931814074 THE FOUNDERS ARENA INC FOUN 8172136274 1905 ASCENSION BLVD ARLINGTON TX 76006 PAM CYTRON President 2025-10-17 true true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PAM CYTRON 1905 ASCENSION BLVD ARLINGTON TX 76006 725082 false X www.thefoundersarena.com X 2023 TX Based in Arlington, Texas, The Founders Arena's mission is to foster WealthTech innovation through a public-private initiative with the City of Arlington that supports early-growth stage startups as they look to scale revenue and drive greater impact. 5 4 2 3 0 517525 622766 14630 102316 0 0 532155 725082 3390 0 58360 154377 0 0 275763 651235 334123 809002 198032 -83920 198532 114612 0 198532 114612 Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind the future; with proper support, that future can be realized even more rapidly. To support this, we established The Founders Arena (TFA), a ground-breaking public-private initiative based in Arlington, Texas, dedicated to co-creating the future of wealth management. Launched in September 2023, the WealthTech Accelerator supports startups at the forefront of revolutionizing the wealth management industry. This commitment to advancing innovation extends beyond WealthTech, driving local development and fostering innovation throughout the City of Arlington and North Texas. false false 731149 3390 102316 Launched in June 2023, The Founders Arena is the worlds first and only nonprofit WealthTech Growth Strategy Accelerator. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, TFA has quickly built a global reputation for curating the most promising post-revenue startups and connecting them directly with investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.In 2024, TFA expanded beyond its early success with Cohorts IIV, sourcing companies from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Already, four cohort companies have successfully exited, validating TFAs selection methodology and global reach. With strategic backing from corporate partners and institutional collaborators, TFA now sits at the center of an international WealthTech network.Beyond the cohorts, 2024 brought a series of sold-out activations, including the Arlington WealthTech Summit, curated founder-investor dinners, and university collaborations. These programs reflect TFAs commitment not only to WealthTech growth but also to community impact and innovation across North Texas.Looking ahead, TFA is building toward a 2026 Arlington Innovation Hub, in partnership with Plug and Play and Morningstar, aligning with global events like the Grand Prix. With an expanding pipeline, board growth, and a forthcoming for-profit companion structure (TFA Ventures), TFA is positioning Arlington as a premier hub for WealthTech and innovation worldwide. 731149 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X SUTTON FROST CARY LLP 8176498083 200 E FRONT ST 200 ARLINGTON TX 76011 PAM CYTRON President 40.00 0.00 X X 120000 0 0 JENNIFER FOX Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARSHALL SMITH Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY WALKER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HAMZA QADIR Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 120000 1 false false false 0 500000 122766 622766 program income 541900 102316 102316 102316 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 725082 102316 X 3390 3390 0 0 0 117397 82178 35219 0 0 0 0 36980 25886 11094 0 11531 11531 6000 6000 0 0 0 282031 281798 233 141273 141273 12326 8278 4048 3948 2764 1184 0 6150 4305 1845 57031 57031 0 0 539 377 162 0 0 2450 1715 735 EVENT EXPENSES 108617 108617 MEMBERSHIP AND DUES 15069 10548 4521 ENTERTAINMENT 3607 2525 1082 Postage and Shipping 396 277 119 267 187 80 809002 731149 77853 0 198532 114612 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 198532 114612 0 0 X 198532 114612 198532 114612 198532 114612 -83920 X false false false X 517525 622766 1140291 0 0 517525 622766 1140291 119388 1020903 0 0 0 1140291 116946 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 WILL INITIALLY BE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER AND THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE CEO'S/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.