Allen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Allen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Columbine Valley, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$240,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $276,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $186,250 | 21 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $276,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $240,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Allen Family 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.
What Allen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $109,000 |
| California | 3 | $104,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General | $100,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Insight In It Together Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon | $2,000 Scholarship for Kelsey Miller; $2,000 Scholarship for Katie Geist | $4,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder | $2,000 Scholarship for Lauren Leanne Mandziak | $2,000 |
| University of Denver | $2,000 Scholarship for Emily Chaney | $2,000 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $2,000 Scholarship for Ava Shipman | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $2,000 |
| Westmont College | $2,000 Scholarship for Timothy Tonelli | $2,000 |
| University of Wyoming | $2,000 Scholarship for Carly Dexter | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | $2,000 Scholarship for Carsyn A Romero | $2,000 |
| Arizona State University | $2,000 Scholarship for Lucy Bell | $2,000 |
| University of Redlands | $2,000 Scholarship for Madeline Wallner | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Allen
- Lorie H Allen
Questions people ask
Does Allen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allen Family Foundation give?
$240,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Allen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard E Allen (President) and Lorie H Allen (Director).
What does Allen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.