Rita Allen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rita Allen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$203 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.8 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 | $6.8 million | 137 | $190 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 101 | $203 million |
How to apply
Rita 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rita Allen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to California. It also paid $175,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 17 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $758,439 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $421,086 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $353,149 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $318,730 |
| Virginia | 3 | $275,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $226,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $135,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $115,251 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | Civic science funders collaborative | $200,000 |
| Brandeis University (Wm) | Annual support | $190,000 |
| Researchamerica | Stac task force to advance u.s. Competitiveness in the 21st century | $175,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $110,000 |
| Harvard University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $110,000 |
| Rutgers the State University of New Jersey | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $110,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $110,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $110,000 |
| University of Michigan | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $110,000 |
| Rockedu Science Outreach at the Rockefeller University | Civic science associate | $105,000 |
| Boston University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Brown University (Primary) | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | Civic science fellow | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Primary) | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | Standing committee on advancing science communication | $100,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| The Rockefeller University (Primary) | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| The Rockefeller University (Primary) | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| University of Washington | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Yale University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Yale University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| Yale University | Rita allen foundation scholars program | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal (Wm) | Annual support | $95,000 |
| Rockefeller University - Center for Clinical and Translational Science | Civic science fellow | $90,000 |
| Researchamerica | Setting a strategic course for civic science | $75,000 |
| Ciencia Puerto Rico | Civic science fellow | $70,336 |
| The Kavli Center for Ethics Science and the Public | Civic science fellow | $65,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | The future of science is civic | $63,000 |
| Climate Central | Civic science fellow | $60,000 |
| Cornell University | Civic science fellow | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William F Gadsden
- Elizabeth G Christopherson
- Kari A Williams
- Katherine Belyi
- Elizabeth A Fisher
- Andrew K Golden
- Landon Y Jones
- Rodney Priestley PHD
- Samuel S-H Wang PHD
- Sivan Hong
- The Honorable Thomas H Kean
- Carl Nathan MD
- David Nirenberg PHD
Questions people ask
Does Rita Allen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rita Allen Foundation Inc give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Rita Allen Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William F Gadsden (Chairperson of the Board), Elizabeth G Christopherson (President & Ceo), Kari A Williams (Finance, Treasurer) and Katherine Belyi (Secretary/Knowledge (Thru July 2024)) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Rita Allen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and community development.