The Allstate Foundation
Accepts applications
The Allstate Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $41.0 million in 2,010 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$41.0 million
- Number of grants2,010
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$98.6 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $34.8 million the year before.
49% of its 2024 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 | $34.8 million | 2,161 | $77.9 million |
| 2024 | $41.0 million | 2,010 | $98.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen Lisak 3100 Sanders Road Suite 201, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 402-3497 |
| What to submit | Letter of proposal |
| Deadlines | Proposal reviewed as received |
| Restrictions | Must be within the united states |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Allstate Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 52 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $861,185 in 70 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 48 | $7.0 million |
| Illinois | 244 | $6.4 million |
| New York | 161 | $5.9 million |
| California | 137 | $4.6 million |
| Virginia | 77 | $2.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 31 | $2.9 million |
| Texas | 162 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 14 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 29 | $1.1 million |
| Minnesota | 37 | $704,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc | Moving ahead coalition grant pass through | $2.0 million |
| Cara Program | General operating support for cara collective | $1.0 million |
| Center for Employment Opportunities Inc | Comprehensive reentry services for justice-involved adults | $1.0 million |
| Echoing Green Inc | Echoing green general operating grant | $1.0 million |
| First Nations Development Institute | General support for research and advocacy for native economic justice | $1.0 million |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | Center for opportunity, race and justice | $1.0 million |
| National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Dev | Improving economic outcomes for aa and nhpi communities | $1.0 million |
| New Profit Inc | New profit general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Per Scholas Inc | Advancing economic equity through thriving it careers | $1.0 million |
| Policylink | Advancing shared prosperity and combatting discrimination through corporate action | $1.0 million |
| Redf | Redf general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Unidosus | Partnering for systemic change | $1.0 million |
| Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | A return to service: national youth summit | $949,000 |
| Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | College service grants: accelerating higher education impact on youth service | $900,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Q1 matching gifts for 501c3, payroll match, credit card match | $803,361 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Q1 matching gifts for 501c3, payroll match, credit card match | $766,902 |
| National Association of Secondary School Principals | Nassp national student council, service grants, scholarship, and recognition | $700,000 |
| Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence | General operating funding to support api-gbv & summit support | $570,000 |
| Actm Corp | Domestic violence prevention | $515,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Disaster relief support for all remaining 2024 storms | $500,000 |
| Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning - Casel | Scaling and sustaining high quality social and emotional learning as a national priority | $500,000 |
| Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc | Supporting community wealth building | $500,000 |
| Donorschoose Org | Service stars youth empowerment grant | $500,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Multi-year grant: evaluating facing historys impact on students academic, social-emotional, and civic learning | $500,000 |
| Freefrom | Survivor made impact campaign | $500,000 |
| Futures Without Violence | Multi-year grant: courageous classrooms and communities | $500,000 |
| Ujima the National Center on Violence Against Women | Addressing domestic violence in the black community | $480,000 |
| Center for Survivor Agency Andjustice | Multi-year grant: mapping and advancing racial and economic equity for survivors | $450,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Inc | Multi-year grant: infusing youth leadership and design in action civics | $450,000 |
| Campus Compact | 2024 newman civic fellowship program, powered by the allstate foundation | $400,000 |
| Freefrom | Freefrom general operating support | $400,000 |
| Northwestern University | The allstate foundation executive leadership program | $393,520 |
| National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc | Enhancing economic empowerment for survivors of domestic violence | $375,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Esperanza united general operating grant | $350,000 |
| Northwestern University | 2024 nonprofit management essentials | $350,000 |
| Northwestern University | Allstate nonprofit leadership center nonprofit board essentials | $321,000 |
| Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | A return to service: leveraging the potential of service for a new generation | $300,325 |
| Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | In our own voices contributor grants: empowering youth to lead and serve | $300,000 |
| Common Impact Inc | Skills-based volunteer program 2025 | $300,000 |
| Futures Without Violence | Multi-year grant: catapult: igniting healthy connections for healthy manhood | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Wilson
- Elizabeth Brady
- Julie Cho
- John Dugenske
- Alexandra Band
- Elliot Stultz
- Carol Lundahl
- Joseph Washburn
- Jennifer Brown
- Christine Debiase
- Suren Gupta
- Zulfikar Jeevanjee
- Jesse Merten
- Mark Prindiville
- Mario Rizzo
Questions people ask
Does The Allstate Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received.
How much does The Allstate Foundation give?
$41.0 million in tax year 2024, across 2,010 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Allstate Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Wilson (Chairman and President), Elizabeth Brady (VP and Secretary), Julie Cho (VP and Assistant Secretary) and John Dugenske (VP and Cio) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Allstate Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.