Stephen L Altshul Foundation
Stephen L Altshul Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlestown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $94K. Net investment income was $101K.
Stephen L Altshul Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen L Altshul Foundation gave $94K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $94K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $94,000
- +6.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $94,000
- +6.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $94,000
- Total assets
- $1,106,345
- -0.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Stephen L Altshul Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was See List Attached ($94K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Stephen L Altshul Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2024) to $115K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See List Attached Hartford, CT | EDUCATION,SOCIAL Service | $94,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,106,345 | $118,113 | $116,610 | $94,000 | 1 | $94,000 | $100,528 | $106,775 |
| 2025 | $1,108,155 | $247,027 | $109,510 | $88,000 | 1 | $88,000 | $223,961 | $92,881 |
| 2024 | $973,885 | $142,148 | $101,049 | $81,000 | 1 | $81,000 | $124,268 | $83,824 |
| 2023 | $933,826 | $9,704 | $110,078 | $91,100 | 1 | $91,100 | $12,430 | $78,584 |
| 2022 | $1,038,555 | $99,490 | $135,627 | $114,500 | 1 | $114,500 | $79,603 | $90,209 |
| 2021 | $1,074,710 | $24,375 | $114,424 | $95,500 | 1 | — | $20,199 | $79,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen L Altshul Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stephen L Altshul Foundation is led by Katherine Altshul Darci, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Katherine Altshul Darci
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Altshul
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Laura Altshul (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Victor Altshul (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Elizabeth Dobos (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Stephen L Altshul Foundation
How much does Stephen L Altshul Foundation give each year?
Stephen L Altshul Foundation gave $94K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $88K across 1 grant.
How large is Stephen L Altshul Foundation?
Stephen L Altshul Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (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.
Where does Stephen L Altshul Foundation operate?
Stephen L Altshul Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Stephen L Altshul Foundation's EIN?
Stephen L Altshul Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6159069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
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