Arenstein Foundation
Arenstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $563K. Net investment income was $7K.
Arenstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Arenstein Foundation gave $563K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $141K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $563,072
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- Average grant
- $140,768
- Median grant
- $5,125
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Arenstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond ($553K). Together the top 4 received $563K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $563K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Richmond, VA | Basis in assets distributed to the community foundation for a greater richmond | $552,572 |
| Weinstein JCC Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| DC Abortion Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $250 |
| Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine Norfolk, VA | Charitable Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $-28,718 | $571,589 | $563,072 | 4 | $6,575 | $24,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arenstein Foundation is led by Deborah Arenstein, President & Director on the 2021 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Deborah Arenstein
President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Arenstein
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Judy Arenstein
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Rachel Arenstein
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah Arenstein Levy
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Arenstein Foundation
How much does Arenstein Foundation give each year?
Arenstein Foundation gave $563K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Arenstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Arenstein Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,125, and its average grant was $140,768, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arenstein Foundation give grants?
Arenstein Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Arenstein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Arenstein Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (3 grants).
How much is Arenstein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Arenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arenstein Foundation's EIN?
Arenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1128232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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