Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $445,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 | $445,000 | 20 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 20 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Allen-Heath Memorial 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-Heath Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 13 | $290,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet Idaho Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $30,000 |
| Bogus Basin Recreational Association Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $30,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | To be used for the morrison center and not to be used for wages and salaries | $30,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $30,000 |
| Idaho Shakespeare Festival Inc | To be used for operations, but not to be used for wages and salaries | $30,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University | Asu gammage capital projects fund | $25,000 |
| Idaho Foodbank Warehouse Aka the Idaho Foodbank | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $25,000 |
| Warhawk Air Museum | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $25,000 |
| Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc | For equipment for the academy drum and bugle corps | $20,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic Association Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $20,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Leadership society for support of kbaq radio station | $20,000 |
| Peregrine Fund Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $20,000 |
| Arizona Wildlife Federation | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $15,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $15,000 |
| City of Good | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $15,000 |
| Idaho Trails Association | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $15,000 |
| Sister Corps Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $15,000 |
| Casting for Recovery Inc | To be used only for summer retreats | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi House Inc | Not to be used for wages and salaries | $5,000 |
| National Bleeding Disorders Foundation | To be used for funding of the jason fulton memorial leadership fund and not for wages and salaries | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Heath
- Edwin Brzezinski
- James Harbert
- Lisa Burman
Questions people ask
Does Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Heath (President), Edwin Brzezinski (Vice President), James Harbert (Treasurer) and Lisa Burman (Secretary).
What does Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.