Don Allen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Don Allen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 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$142,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,250 the year before.
36% 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 | $127,146 | 15 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $125,250 | 12 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $142,000 | 14 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Don Allen Foundation Inc 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 Don Allen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $80,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $16,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Charitable | $80,000 |
| University of Rio Grande | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cumberland College | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Longleaf Alliance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Higher Praise and Worship Ctr | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kristi House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Children's Initiative | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Deering Estate Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sos Children's Village | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Kampong | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wellspring Counseling | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Melissa Institute | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Turner
- Linda Lott
- Kristin Goughan
Questions people ask
Does Don Allen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don Allen Foundation Inc give?
$142,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Don Allen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David M Turner (President), Linda Lott (Director) and Kristin Goughan (Director).
What does Don Allen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.