Altecstyslinger Foundation
Altecstyslinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2024, it reported making 197 grants totaling $8,928,859 to charitable organizations.
Altecstyslinger Foundation at a glance
In short: Altecstyslinger Foundation gave $8.9M across 197 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), top state Alabama. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,928,859
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 197
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,324
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $142,936,038
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (83 of 197, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Altecstyslinger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 210 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 991-7733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Altecstyslinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia Darden School of Business ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
984 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 852 grants of 984 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Alabama received the largest share of grant dollars, at 48%, followed by North Carolina at 16%, Texas at 11%, Missouri at 7%, and the District of Columbia at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 197 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Altecstyslinger Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 83 of 197 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.1M (2020) to $8.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 197 grants totaling $8.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business Charlottesville, NC | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,271,000 |
| UAB Birmingham, AL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,010,500 |
| Saint Bernard Preparatory School Cullman, AL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,000,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,000,000 |
| Prosper Birmingham LLC Birmingham, AL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $645,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $349,500 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, CO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $300,000 |
| Convergent Technology Alliance Center St Joseph, MO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank Saint Joseph, MO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
| The Brookings Institution Washington, DC | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,936,038 | $13,658,583 | $10,458,628 | $8,928,859 | 197 | $9,043,468 | $2,832,596 | $8,903,533 |
| 2023 | $139,629,225 | $13,581,203 | $9,011,096 | $8,106,501 | 204 | $8,129,460 | $2,663,057 | $7,975,271 |
| 2022 | $135,161,473 | $14,641,648 | $8,277,356 | $6,668,389 | 172 | $6,673,586 | $2,643,164 | $7,420,777 |
| 2021 | $128,305,509 | $25,360,360 | $8,726,278 | $7,361,936 | 184 | $7,377,525 | $1,634,733 | $7,461,730 |
| 2020 | $111,864,916 | $30,859,975 | $6,965,125 | $6,139,644 | 227 | — | $20,052,915 | $5,479,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Altecstyslinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health, community services, hunger relief, and public policy.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Southern Methodist University says its primary mission is education through research and teaching. United Way of Central Alabama says it works to increase people’s organized capacity to care for one another and improve their community. Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation says it raises and manages philanthropic support for the hospital’s current and future needs. Second Harvest Community Food Bank says it works to provide nourishment and hope in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas. The Brookings Institution describes itself as a public policy organization conducting independent research on problems facing society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 197 grants totaling $8,928,859. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,271,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $1,271,000 to the University of Virginia Darden School of Business; $1,010,500 to UAB; $1,000,000 each to Saint Bernard Preparatory School and Southern Methodist University; and $645,000 to Prosper Birmingham LLC. Other grants included $349,500 to United Way of Central Alabama, $300,000 to Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, and $250,000 each to Convergent Technology Alliance Center, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, and the Brookings Institution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Styslinger, Lee J Styslinger III, and Mark Styslinger as co-chairmen; Allen W Ritchie as president and secretary; R Hudson Moore as assistant secretary; and Claudia Styslinger Dikeou and Sarah Styslinger as foundation program managers.
Altecstyslinger Foundation is led by Allen W. Ritchie, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen W. Ritchie
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee J. Styslinger III
Co-Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Co-Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Styslinger
Co-Chairman
Director → Co-Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Styslinger
Co-Chairman
Director → Co-Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Styslinger Dikeou
Foundation Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Sarah Styslinger
Foundation Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
R. Hudson Moore
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lee J. Styslinger Jr Dec (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Claudia Styslinger Dikeou (Foundation Program Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Altecstyslinger Foundation
How much does Altecstyslinger Foundation give each year?
Altecstyslinger Foundation gave $8.9M across 197 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.1M across 204 grants.
What is Altecstyslinger Foundation's typical grant size?
Altecstyslinger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $45,324, across 197 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Altecstyslinger Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Altecstyslinger Foundation give grants?
Altecstyslinger Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (59 grants), St Joseph, MO (7 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Who are Altecstyslinger Foundation's largest grantees?
Altecstyslinger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Virginia Darden School of Business ($1,271,000), UAB ($1,010,500) and Saint Bernard Preparatory School ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Altecstyslinger Foundation?
Altecstyslinger Foundation reported $142.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Altecstyslinger Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health, community services, hunger relief, and public policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Altecstyslinger Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Altecstyslinger Foundation's EIN?
Altecstyslinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1372302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Altecstyslinger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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