Arnold C Dienstberger Foundation
The Arnold C Dienstberger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1964 and based in Delphos, Ohio. The foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a volunteer leadership team and no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$270K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+21.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education and community development. Its funding interests include:
- Elementary and secondary education
- Public libraries
- Public safety and disaster management
- Community and economic development
- Sports and recreation
- Equipment, technology, and supplies for schools and community organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
Approximately $10,000-$20,000 based on recent awards
Average Grant
Approximately $10,000-$20,000 based on recent awards
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports projects in Delphos and Lima, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $5,600,686
- Total revenues: $252,213
- Total expenses: $279,567
- Investment income and dividends: $243,750
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $5,346,165
- Total giving: $250,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,600,686 | $5,346,165 | $5,159,157 |
| Revenue | $252,213 | $330,766 | $239,464 |
| Expenses | $279,567 | $259,252 | $309,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $270,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $252,213 | $241,801 | $239,873 |
| Distributable Amount | $266,060 | $255,333 | $285,020 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes President Rick Miller and several trustees, all of whom serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MILLER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NICHOLAS J CLARK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DOUGLAS HARTER | TREASURER | — | — |
| LONNIE MILLER | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| DORIS NEUMEIER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN NOMINA | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JERRY GILDEN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| WILLIAM MASSA | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained consistent annual giving levels, distributing $250,000-$270,000 annually in recent years. In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants supporting local education, senior services, community development, and recreational facilities in the Delphos area.
Arnold C. Deinstberger Foundation Awards 250k to Schools and Charities |Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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