The Isabel Allende Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Isabel Allende Foundation is a private foundation in Sausalito, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $264,000. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$264,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 79 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 57 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 48 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
The Isabel Allende 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Isabel Allende Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $213,500 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $914,500 |
| New York | 12 | $692,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $230,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $225,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $152,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $95,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal Youth Foundation | Education and protection from violence | $264,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | Reproductive rights | $235,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | Healthcare, education, protection from violence, and reproductive rights | $220,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | Education, protection from violence, and reproductive rights (chile) | $210,000 |
| Refuge Point | Protection from violence | $200,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Reproductive rights | $150,000 |
| Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project | Healthcare and protection from violence | $120,000 |
| Democracy Now | Education | $110,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Education and protection from violence | $100,000 |
| East Bay Sanctuary Covenant | Education and protection from violence | $80,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Defense | Education and protection from violence | $80,000 |
| Kind | Protection from violence | $80,000 |
| Mujeres Unidas Y Activas | Healthcare, education, and reproductive rights | $75,000 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering for Reproductive Justice | Education, protection from violence and reproductive rights | $60,000 |
| Medical Students for Choice | Reproductive rights | $60,000 |
| Fundacion Recrea | Healthcare, education, protection from violence, and reproductive rights | $50,000 |
| Innovando la Tradicion Ac | Promote the economic well-being of low income women | $50,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Reproductive rights | $50,000 |
| Prospera Community Development | Education | $50,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Reproductive rights | $50,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund | Education, protection from violence and reproductive rights | $41,000 |
| Albergue Jesus El Buen Pastor del Pobre Y El Migrante | Healthcare and protection from violence | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Arizona | Reproductive rights | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Reproductive rights | $30,000 |
| The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts | Education and scholarships | $30,000 |
| Omega Women's Leadership Center | Education | $25,000 |
| Teen Seed Africa | Education, protection from violence and reproductive rights | $25,000 |
| Ipas Mexico Ac | Education, protection from violence and reproductive rights | $15,000 |
| Msi US | Reproductive rights | $15,000 |
| Nido de Esperanza | Infant education | $15,000 |
| The Leo Project | Healthcare and education | $15,000 |
| Guajes Y Otros Lenguajes Ac | Healthcare and education | $12,000 |
| JTP Professional Service Corporation (DBA Just the Pill) | Reproductive rights | $10,000 |
| Metamorphosis Beautifully Changed | Housing support for women battling substance abuse | $10,000 |
| Refugee Can Be | Education | $10,000 |
| Sola | Education | $10,000 |
| United Porphyrias Association | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Centro de Apoyo Para la Integracion del Nino Down Ac | Healthcare snd protection from violence | $9,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Films | Gender expansive documentaries | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Isabel Allende
- Nicolas Frias
Questions people ask
Does The Isabel Allende Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Isabel Allende Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Isabel Allende Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Isabel Allende (President) and Nicolas Frias (Secretary).
What does The Isabel Allende Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.