Allan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Allan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,850 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$36,850
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,600 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $20,600 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $36,850 | 20 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Allan 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 Allan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $14,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $6,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Biomedical Research | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| National Girls Collaborative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Divine Providence | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Society of Transplantation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mount Auburn Preservation Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sears House Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sternys Way Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Nuya Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Aats Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American College of Surgeons Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Community Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| My Brothers Table Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Thoracic Surgery Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Saint Jude Parish Charitable Trust | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Shore Country Day School | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Higginson 1908 Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Allan
- Sara E Allan
- Christopher J Riley Esq
- Susan E Sunbury
Questions people ask
Does Allan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allan Family Foundation give?
$36,850 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Allan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James S Allan (Dir, Pres), Sara E Allan (Dir, VP), Christopher J Riley Esq (Clerk) and Susan E Sunbury (Dir, Sec).
What does Allan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.