Rebsamen Fund
The Rebsamen Fund is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas, established in 1946. The foundation makes grants to support organizations across multiple sectors, with a primary focus on education, human services, and philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$265K
+27.6% YoY
Grant Count
39
+25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+1.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rebsamen Fund reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include:
- Education (including higher education and literacy)
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation made 31 grants in 2024, with total giving of $265,000. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $20,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Arkansas, with some activity in Tennessee and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,209,912
- Total Revenues: $256,688
- Total Expenses: $276,803
- Investment Income and Dividends: $52,489
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $202,452
Staff: The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,209,912 | $2,230,027 | $2,262,961 |
| Revenue | $256,688 | $176,826 | $-14,766 |
| Expenses | $276,803 | $209,760 | $199,587 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $267,550 | $208,738 | $191,075 |
| Net Investment Income | $250,291 | $174,856 | $45,805 |
| Distributable Amount | $140,280 | $127,277 | $134,807 |
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
149 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arkansas Reperatory Theatre ($20,000), Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ($20,000), Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS SCHOOLS LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $5,000 |
| ANDOVER ACADEMY ANDOVER, MA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $2,500 |
| AR KIDS READ LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| ARKANSAS CINEMA SOCIETY LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $1,000 |
| ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $5,000 |
| ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| ARKANSAS REPERATORY THEATRE LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20,000 |
| ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20,000 |
| CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM FOUNDATION LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| CITY YEAR LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY R WOHLLEB | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DR RAYMOND R REMMEL | VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | — | — |
| JAMES CARL WOHLLEB | ASST. SEC./TREAS. | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rebsamen Fund fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include: • Education (including higher education and literacy) • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Rebsamen Fund?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 31 grants in 2024, with total giving of $265,000. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $20,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund: $15,000 (General Operating Fund) • University of the Ozarks: $10,000 (General Operating Fund) • Literacy Action of Central Arkansas: $10,000 (General Operating Fund) The foundation primarily funds general operating support for recipient organizations.
Where does Rebsamen Fund make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Arkansas, with some activity in Tennessee and New York.
What size grants does Rebsamen Fund award?
In 2024, Rebsamen Fund awarded 39 grants totaling $265K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rebsamen Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rebsamen Fund reported a distributable amount of $140K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rebsamen Fund's EIN?
Rebsamen Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6053911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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