Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation
The Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $192,631, all to recipients in Arkansas.
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Arkansas. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,631
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,818
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,774
- Total assets
- $89,032
- -53.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation
- 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. Its filing says requests should be submitted in writing, stating the reason for the request, to Leah Elenzweig. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Leah Elenzweig
Mailing address: 859 Donald Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (501) 804-4617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas ($60K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 68 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 736% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $237K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas Pine Bluff, AR | Educational Programs | $60,000 |
| Well Fed Community Development Little Rock, AR | Community Assistance | $37,350 |
| American Heart Association Little Rock, AR | Research | $25,557 |
| Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | Creative Collaboration Programs | $25,000 |
| City of Altheimer Altheimer, AR | Community Assistance | $15,950 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR | Educational Programs | $6,000 |
| Altheimer Community Development Altheimer, AR | Educational Programs | $5,774 |
| Quapaw Area Council Little Rock, AR | Educational Programs | $5,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Little Rock, AR | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,032 | $126,268 | $229,644 | $192,631 | 13 | $192,631 | $85,689 | $26,182 |
| 2024 | $192,384 | $127,906 | $242,252 | $205,119 | 13 | $205,119 | $86,052 | $31,880 |
| 2023 | $307,317 | $199,607 | $221,487 | $183,362 | 13 | $183,362 | $155,869 | $35,017 |
| 2022 | $328,991 | $172,118 | $218,839 | $183,500 | 14 | $183,500 | $136,779 | $45,573 |
| 2021 | $374,652 | $131,279 | $271,752 | $236,923 | 15 | $236,923 | $96,450 | $55,388 |
| 2020 | $513,542 | $26,242 | $133,473 | $99,190 | 9 | — | — | $57,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants list purposes including educational programs, community assistance, research, creative collaboration programs, and scholarships. Among the grantees, Well Fed Community Development Corp describes its mission as combating food insecurity through healthy food access and nutrition and health education. The University of Arkansas Fayetteville says it provides support for its Honors College and Graduate School. Ouachita Baptist University describes itself as a Christ-centered learning community focused on intellectual and spiritual growth and meaningful work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $192,631. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $60,000, with a median of $5,774. Notable grants included $60,000 to the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas for educational programs; $37,350 to Well Fed Community Development for community assistance; $25,557 to the American Heart Association for research; $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation for creative collaboration programs; and $15,950 to the City of Altheimer for community assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leah Elenzweig as president, secretary, and treasurer; Michael J. Selig as vice president; and Barry A. Lubin as director. John S. Selig is listed as former president.
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation is led by Leah Elenzweig, President - Sec- Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leah Elenzweig
President - Sec- Treasurer
Director → President - Sec- Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Barry A. Lubin
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
John S. Selig
Former President
President - Sec- Treasurer → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Michael J. Selig
V-Pres
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Michael J Selig (V-Pres). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation
How much does Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 13 grants.
What is Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,774, and its average grant was $14,818, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (5 grants) and Altheimer, AR (2 grants).
Does Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programs" (4 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas ($60,000), Well Fed Community Development ($37,350) and American Heart Association ($25,557), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation?
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants list purposes including educational programs, community assistance, research, creative collaboration programs, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation?
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 Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0769229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ben J Altheimer Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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