The Allee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Allee Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $316,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$316,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$166,446
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $61,000 | 7 | $205,489 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 9 | $144,218 |
| 2025 | $316,500 | 14 | $166,446 |
How to apply
The Allee 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 Allee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $56,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Detroit Acheivement Academy | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $60,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Stone Barns Center for Food Agricul | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $20,000 |
| Polaris Charter Academy | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Darden School Foundation | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History Culture | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| St Anne's-Belfield School | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $6,500 |
| Citizen University | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Levine
- Lauren Levine
- Steven M Jacob
Questions people ask
Does The Allee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Allee Foundation give?
$316,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Allee Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross Levine (President), Lauren Levine (Secretary) and Steven M Jacob (Treasurer).
What does The Allee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.