The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Vinton, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists educational grants to individuals in Iowa.
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc gave $8K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $6,723
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (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.
How to apply to The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1311 A Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 447-7194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Andrew Pingenot ($500). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $8K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pingenot Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Emily Johnson Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Addyson CHVALA Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Eryca Martin Shellsburg, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Isabel Birker Garrison, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Molly Zealey Shellsburg, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Alana Fleming Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Isabelle Dalhstrom Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Cade Oldfather Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Alyssa Fuehrer Vinton, IA | Educational | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,723 | $8,288 | $8,327 | $7,500 | 15 | $8,327 | $320 |
| 2024 | $6,762 | $8,306 | $8,719 | $8,000 | 16 | $8,719 | $271 |
| 2023 | $7,175 | $9,133 | $7,833 | $7,500 | 15 | $7,834 | $289 |
| 2022 | $5,875 | $8,143 | $7,838 | $7,000 | 14 | $7,838 | $223 |
| 2021 | $5,570 | $5,983 | $7,568 | $7,500 | 15 | $7,568 | $240 |
| 2020 | $7,155 | $8,265 | $6,010 | $6,000 | 12 | — | $246 |
| 2019 | $4,900 | $5,379 | $6,942 | $6,500 | 13 | — | $213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $320 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
The available grant information shows educational grants. The 2025 itemized grants were made to individuals and described as educational; no mission statement is provided.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $7,500. Each itemized grant was $500. Named recipients included Andrew Pingenot, Emily Johnson, Addyson Chvala, Eryca Martin, Isabel Birker, Molly Zealey, Alana Fleming, Isabelle Dalhstrom, Cade Oldfather, Alyssa Fuehrer, Lucas Birker, and Wesley Salter; each received $500 for an educational purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karon L Ahrenstein as president and chairman of the board; Jerry Ahrenstein as CFO and treasurer; Dawn White as secretary; Tammy Baldridge as special assistant to the president; and Scott Wenner as vice president.
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc is led by Karon L. Ahrenstein, President & Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karon L. Ahrenstein
President & Chairman of the Board
President & Chairman of the → President & Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dawn White
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerry Ahrenstein
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott Wenner
Vice President
Director & Special Assistant to the → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tammy Baldridge
Special Assistant to the President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roger D. Craddock (2019–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc
How much does The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc gave $8K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 16 grants.
What is The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vinton, IA (9 grants), Shellsburg, IA (4 grants) and Garrison, IA (2 grants).
Does The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (15 grants).
Who are The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Andrew Pingenot ($500), Emily Johnson ($500) and Addyson CHVALA ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc?
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc fund?
The available grant information shows educational grants. The 2025 itemized grants were made to individuals and described as educational; no mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc?
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 The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4489523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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