The John H and Elenor H Maxheim
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $967K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $30K.
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim at a glance
In short: The John H and Elenor H Maxheim gave $35K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,350
- -36.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,838
- -52.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,675
- Total assets
- $966,961
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John H and Elenor H Maxheim funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ringling College of Art & Design ($17K). Together the top 4 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John H and Elenor H Maxheim gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 62% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $75K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ringling College of Art & Design Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Children First Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $14,250 |
| Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $3,100 |
| NAMI Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $966,961 | $38,645 | $44,113 | $35,350 | 4 | $35,350 | $29,921 | $57,413 |
| 2024 | $972,429 | $56,550 | $66,737 | $55,250 | 3 | $55,250 | $46,163 | $55,000 |
| 2023 | $982,616 | $51,979 | $69,313 | $58,300 | 4 | $58,300 | $42,041 | $51,883 |
| 2022 | $999,950 | $15,468 | $41,896 | $30,945 | 4 | $30,945 | $16,961 | $53,918 |
| 2021 | $1,026,378 | $35,158 | $92,963 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $24,295 | $59,324 |
| 2020 | $1,084,183 | $123,801 | $75,189 | $67,000 | 3 | — | $115,621 | $54,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John H and Elenor H Maxheim reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim is led by Elenor H. Maxheim, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elenor H. Maxheim
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Ridenour
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The John H and Elenor H Maxheim
How much does The John H and Elenor H Maxheim give each year?
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim gave $35K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 3 grants.
What is The John H and Elenor H Maxheim's typical grant size?
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim's median grant in 2025 was $8,675, and its average grant was $8,838, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John H and Elenor H Maxheim give grants?
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does The John H and Elenor H Maxheim give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The John H and Elenor H Maxheim's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is The John H and Elenor H Maxheim?
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim reported $967K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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.
What is The John H and Elenor H Maxheim's EIN?
The John H and Elenor H Maxheim's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2096475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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