Allen Foundation
Accepts applications
Allen Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$40.1 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
61% 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 | $1.6 million | 45 | $34.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 45 | $36.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 43 | $40.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Allenfoundation PO Box 1606, Midland, MI 48641-1606 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | As outlined on the how to apply section of the website allenfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Prior to the annual foundation meeting in spring of each year |
| Restrictions | Priority to projects that benefit human nutrition in the areas of education, training and research |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Allen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 30 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $349,718 |
| Florida | 1 | $62,470 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $38,870 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital | Research | $200,000 |
| Hidden Harvest | Hunger solutn ctr expansion | $100,000 |
| Food Rescue | Access to fruits and veg for low income | $100,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Research | $99,718 |
| The Bridge Food Center | Back up power for food ctr | $75,000 |
| University of Florida | Research | $62,470 |
| Grand Traverse Area Children's Gardent | Bloom where you are planted | $60,000 |
| NMC Exteded Education & Training | Comm nutrition educatn | $60,000 |
| United Way of Midland County | Kitchen expansion regrow together | $54,000 |
| Northwest Education Services | Farm to school program | $51,074 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Blaster chiller for cafeteria | $50,000 |
| Starfish Family Services Inc | Nutrition support for families | $50,000 |
| Microbine HLTH Research Institute | Research | $50,000 |
| Agape Community Transformation | Act hands heal self sustainability | $47,210 |
| Michigan State University | Youth ed detroit partnership for food, learning, innovation | $43,196 |
| Sr Services Midland Co Council on Aging | Sr dining ctr kitchen updates | $40,000 |
| Lundquist Inst UCLA Med Center | Research | $40,000 |
| West Midland Family Center | Early childhood nutrition | $40,000 |
| Seeds Ecology and Education CTRS | School food waste project | $39,690 |
| Seed Programs International | Food security for refugee women in uganda | $38,870 |
| Inland Seas Education Center | Ed youth nutritious meals | $38,000 |
| Groundwork Ctr for Resiliant Comms | Culinary ed and comm engmt | $37,500 |
| Greater Flint Health Coalition Inc | Cookiing with kids | $36,420 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Gods helping hands | $30,000 |
| Pheonix Community Farm | Adding mechaniztn for efficency | $30,000 |
| Sustainable Liberia | Drip irrigation system | $30,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Comm garden irrigation | $25,000 |
| The Inga Foundation | From abandon to abundant | $25,000 |
| Usana Foundation | Sustainable gardends | $25,000 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | Food rescue program | $20,000 |
| Feed Your Soul With Comm Resources | Unrestircted for programs | $20,000 |
| Friends of Interlochen Public Library | Health and wellness program | $20,000 |
| Saba Grocers Initiative | Initiative for food access | $20,000 |
| Hearth to Hearth Ministries | Hope for children farm enhancmt | $18,300 |
| The Michigan Hospitality Foundation | Food for victims of ice storm | $15,000 |
| Crawford Co Comm Christian Help Center | Dairy items for clients | $11,500 |
| Gateway Family & Urgent Care | Unrestricted for programs | $10,000 |
| Sanders Second Chance Haven | Womens healthy life project | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Midland | Thrive on thursday comm fd program | $10,000 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | Senior nutrition | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Lanphear
- Laurie Bouwman
- Mark Ostahowski MD
- Charles Kendall
- Heather Kelto
- Ann F Jay
- Amanda Bouwman
- Mike Woolhiser
- McCLAIN MCALLISTER
- Mogen McAllister
- Emily Umbarger
- Catie Newport-Bouwman
- Maxwell McAllister
Questions people ask
Does Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to the annual foundation meeting in spring of each year.
How much does Allen Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Allen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gail Lanphear (Board Chair), Laurie Bouwman (Secretary), Mark Ostahowski MD (President) and Charles Kendall (Treas/Fincial Vp/ Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Allen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, science and research and youth programs.