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Altecstyslinger Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 721372302

Altecstyslinger Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.9 million in 197 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $8.1 million the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8.1 million204$171 million
2024$8.9 million197$188 million

How to apply

Altecstyslinger Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Altecstyslinger Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama88$4.3 million
North Carolina21$1.4 million
Texas2$1.0 million
Missouri13$656,150
District of Columbia5$312,000
Colorado3$304,712
Tennessee5$178,325
New York8$148,350
Kentucky7$133,000
California4$102,946

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 197 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, NC
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.3 million
Uab
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.0 million
Saint Bernard Preparatory School
Cullman, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.0 million
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.0 million
Prosper Birmingham LLC
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$645,000
United Way of Central Alabama
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$349,500
Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation
Aspen, CO
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$300,000
Convergent Technology Alliance Center
St Joseph, MO
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$250,000
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
Saint Joseph, MO
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$250,000
The Brookings Institution
Washington, DC
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$250,000
United Way Centennial Campaign
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$200,000
International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc
Nashville, TN
Scholarships funding$145,000
Grace House
Fairfield, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$105,000
I3 Academy
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$100,000
Journey Forward
Canton, MA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$100,000
Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Monterey, CA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$100,000
St Joseph Christian School
St Joseph, MO
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$100,000
The University of Virginia College Foundation
Boone, IA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$100,000
Hardin County Schools
Elizabethtown, KY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$95,500
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$86,500
Birmingham Talks
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$75,000
Our Lady Queen of the Universe
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$67,759
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Millbrook, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
Jeff State Community College
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
Red Mountain Theatre Company
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
Strive
New York, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
Venture for America Inc
New York, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$50,000
Young Life Clearwater Cove
Prescott, AZ
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$34,000
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NC
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$31,491
Uab Alys Stephens Center
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$30,000
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Ministry
Spruce Pine, NC
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$28,000
American Heart Association Inc
Nashville, TN
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,125
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Anniston, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,000
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,000
Pcca Education and Research Foundation
Churchton, MD
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,000
The Mosaic Life Foundation
Santa Rosa BCH, FL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,000
United Way of Mid-West
St Joseph, MO
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Altecstyslinger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Altecstyslinger Foundation give?

$8.9 million in tax year 2024, across 197 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Altecstyslinger Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jon Styslinger (Co-Chairman), Lee J Styslinger III (Co-Chairman), Mark Styslinger (Co-Chairman) and Allen W Ritchie (President and Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does Altecstyslinger Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.

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