Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westerville, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $277,500, supporting organizations in areas including medical collaboration, evangelization, education, and the arts.
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc gave $278K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Maryland. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $277,500
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,346
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,070,875
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (36% 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 Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 598-B Office Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 899-1101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Wilmer Eye Institute ($100K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 67 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (36%), Ohio (33%), Oregon (22%), Kentucky (7%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $278K (2024) to $335K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | Support of Three Faculty Collaborations | $100,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Cambodia Westerville, OH | Support Hiring Costs of Consultants | $55,000 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | Support of Evangelization Teams | $50,000 |
| Columbus Classical Academy Columbus, OH | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Kingdom Investment International Dublin, OH | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mission Increase Foundation Portland, OR | Support of National Resource Center | $10,000 |
| Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | Support of Williams Exhibit | $10,000 |
| Global Media Outreach Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Columbus, OH | Support of the Global Village Fund | $5,000 |
| Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,070,875 | $354,480 | $340,340 | $277,500 | 13 | $286,515 | $308,734 | $297,163 |
| 2023 | $5,931,375 | $338,805 | $337,398 | $280,000 | 14 | $284,673 | $295,664 | $287,400 |
| 2022 | $5,820,982 | $343,339 | $393,454 | $335,000 | 14 | $340,639 | $290,524 | — |
| 2021 | $6,383,677 | $529,332 | $367,486 | $305,000 | 13 | $310,649 | $472,543 | — |
| 2020 | $6,003,594 | $232,629 | $356,829 | $305,000 | 13 | — | $191,369 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $297K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a medical institute, faith-based organizations, a school, an art museum, and heritage preservation.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Luis Palau Association says it works to proclaim the Good News, unite the Church, and impact cities worldwide. Columbus Classical Academy says it provides a rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences. Kingdom Investment International says it works among poor and oppressed communities toward holistic transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit. Global Media Outreach describes its work as using technology to invite people to know Jesus Christ and grow in a personal relationship with him. Louisville Collegiate School says it inspires academic excellence, extraordinary character, and global citizenship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $277,500. The grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed awards included $100,000 to The Wilmer Eye Institute for support of three faculty collaborations; $55,000 to Mercy Medical Center Cambodia for consultant hiring costs; $50,000 to the Luis Palau Association for evangelization teams; and $20,000 to Columbus Classical Academy for general operating support. Other listed recipients included Kingdom Investment International, Mission Increase Foundation, Speed Art Museum, Global Media Outreach, National Christian Foundation, Cave Hill Heritage Foundation, and Louisville Collegiate School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David A. Durell as chairman and J. Baxter Schilling, Lee W. Robinson, John A. Durell, and Elizabeth A. Geiser as trustees.
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc is led by David A. Durell, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Durell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Geiser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Baxter Schilling
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Durell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee W. Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeanne D Arter (2020) — Trustee-Part Yr
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.
Frequently asked questions about Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc
How much does Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc give each year?
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc gave $278K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 14 grants.
What is Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,346, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc give grants?
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (33%) and Oregon (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants), Columbus, OH (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Wilmer Eye Institute ($100,000), Mercy Medical Center Cambodia ($55,000) and Luis Palau Association ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc?
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a medical institute, faith-based organizations, a school, an art museum, and heritage preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1203829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Altsheler-Durell Foundation Inc 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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