Allen Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Allen Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $412,590 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$412,590
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $337,689 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $317,624 | 65 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $337,689 | 65 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $412,590 | 69 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Allen Family Charitable Trust 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.
What Allen Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $132,990 |
| New York | 11 | $126,600 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $52,500 |
| Georgia | 4 | $23,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $21,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $18,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $13,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | To extend financial aid or assistance for the support and maintenance of protecting the natural lands in and around silicon valley. | $30,000 |
| National Resource Defense Fund | To extend financial aid or assistance for the support and maintenance of safeguarding the earth, its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends . | $25,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $25,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $20,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $20,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $19,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance for the support and maintenance of medical aid, hospital care, or medical research purposes. | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To extend financial aid or assistance | $15,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $12,000 |
| Hope Lodgeamerican Cancer Soc | To extend financial aid or assistance | $12,000 |
| Propublica | To extend financial aid or assistance | $12,000 |
| Opera Theatre St Louis | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $9,000 |
| hmb coastside adult health | To extend financial aid or assistance | $7,000 |
| hmb coastsiders senoir center | To extend financial aid or assistance | $7,000 |
| common cause education fund | To extend financial aid or assistance | $7,000 |
| national public radio | To extend financial aid or assistance | $7,000 |
| Ecumencial Hunger Program | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $6,000 |
| UNICEF | To extend financial aid or assistance | $6,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $6,000 |
| feed the children | To extend financial aid or assistance | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To extend financial aid or assistance for the support and maintenance of hospital care, or medical research purposes. | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $5,000 |
| Standford University GSB | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $5,000 |
| Cova | To extend financial aid or assistance | $5,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $5,000 |
| public citizen foundation | To extend financial aid or assistance | $5,000 |
| California State Parks | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $3,000 |
| Standford University Athletics | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $3,000 |
| Womens Sports Foundation | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $3,000 |
| California Health Advocates | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Briga | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| First Place for Youth | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| Lewa Foundation | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| Partners in Healthwell Body Allianc | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To extend financial aid or assistance | $3,000 |
| Dig Buwala Orphanage Project | To extend financial aid or assistance. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Allen
- Donna Allen
Questions people ask
Does Allen Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allen Family Charitable Trust give?
$412,590 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Allen Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Harvey Allen (Trustee) and Donna Allen (Trustee).
What does Allen Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.