The McAllister Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The McAllister Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,167 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$179,167
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$340,170
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,167 the year before.
14% 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 | $232,500 | 7 | $221,006 |
| 2024 | $164,167 | 7 | $309,793 |
| 2025 | $179,167 | 7 | $340,170 |
How to apply
The McAllister 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 The McAllister Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $105,000 |
| New York | 1 | $31,667 |
| Maryland | 2 | $17,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Jesuit Academy | To support an Endowed Student Scholarship Fund & Headmaster's fund | $80,000 |
| St Bonaventure University Business Office - Hopkin | Brian and John McAllister Business Scholars Endowment Program | $31,667 |
| Community of Hope Inc | Maternal and Child Health Program | $25,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey Highschool of the Archdiocese | For student support | $15,000 |
| Elon University | The Endowment Fund & the McAllister Family Foundation Internship Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Saint Marys College | To support college initiatives around student equity & St. Mary's Fund | $10,000 |
| Building African American Minds Inc | To support after-school programs for African-American youth in Easton, MD | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Katherine McAllister
- John Peter McAllister Jr
- John Peter McAllister Sr
Questions people ask
Does The McAllister Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The McAllister Family Foundation give?
$179,167 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The McAllister Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Katherine McAllister (Dir, Pres, Sec), John Peter McAllister Jr (Dir, Treas) and John Peter McAllister Sr (Dir).
What does The McAllister Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.