Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation
Accepts applications
Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $248,200 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,350 and the largest $111,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$248,200
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,350
- Largest grant$111,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $226,300 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $305,667 | 7 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $226,300 | 10 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $248,200 | 10 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gus Blass III PO Box 3783, Little Rock, AR 72203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | gusblass@aol.com |
| What to submit | Formal letter with details of request |
| Restrictions | Awards are for major projects except for small community grants and for benefit of all ethnic and religious groups. |
What Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 9 | $137,200 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $111,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urj Henry S Jacobs Camp Henry S Jacobs Camp | To further exempt purpose | $111,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel Congregation B'nai Israel | To further exempt purpose | $62,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts | To further exempt purpose | $56,000 |
| Arkansas Food Bank Arkansas Food Bank | To further exempt purpose | $5,200 |
| World Services for the Blind World Sevices for the Blind | To further exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Park Park | To further exempt purpose | $3,700 |
| Our House Our House | To further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Potluck Potluck | To further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| The Salvation Army Salvation Army | To further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Union Rescue Mission Union Rescue Mission | To further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Bauman
- Larry Alman
- Gus Blass III
- Julianne D Grundfest
- Joe Selz
Questions people ask
Does Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation give?
$248,200 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,350.
Who runs Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve Bauman (Secretary), Larry Alman (Finance Chai), Gus Blass III (Projects Cha) and Julianne D Grundfest (Chairman) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.