Allensby Charity Fund
Accepts applications
Allensby Charity Fund is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$898,815
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 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 | $34,500 | 26 | $832,881 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 22 | $836,075 |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 21 | $898,815 |
How to apply
| Contact | Allensby Charity Fund 24 Partridge Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 892-7201 |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted in writing and should include full disclosure of the nature of the organization's charitable purpose, intended use of the funds, and any other specifics that would assist the trustees in making their decision. |
| Deadlines | September |
What Allensby Charity Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $34,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Marin Senior Services | Charitable | $3,000 |
| In Spirit | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Marin Foster Care | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Marin Pregnancy Clinic | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Comm Inst for Psychotherapy | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lita of Marin | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tam House | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Marin Athletic Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ceres Community Project | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Kids Cooking for Life | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Wisdom International | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Marin Symphony Youth | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Book Exchange | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bread and Roses Presents | Charitable | $1,500 |
| MCCT Marin County Cooperation Team | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Calif Hawaii Elks Assn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Elks National Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Project Avary | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Children for Change | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorn Dreitzler
- Stephen Spicer
- Alicia Ferrando
- Robert Meier
- Dean Aure
- Joseph Tato III
- Monica McMillan
- Tom Knopf
Questions people ask
Does Allensby Charity Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September.
How much does Allensby Charity Fund give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Allensby Charity Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorn Dreitzler (Trustee), Stephen Spicer (Trustee), Alicia Ferrando (Treasurer) and Robert Meier (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Allensby Charity Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.