Allegro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Allegro Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,061 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,151. 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$41,061
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,151
- Assets$968,928
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,700 the year before.
49% 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 | $38,056 | 34 | $828,472 |
| 2024 | $32,700 | 28 | $889,110 |
| 2025 | $41,061 | 41 | $968,928 |
How to apply
Allegro 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 Allegro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $29,061 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kol Ami | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,151 |
| American Liver Foundtion | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Give Directly | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| International Women's Media Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Helen Keller International | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Ramzom | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,300 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Care | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Fimca International | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends for Napal | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hias | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| North Salem Open Land Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Oxfarm | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Thirteen Wnet | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Perlman Music Program | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Womens Refuge Commission | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wnyc | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $600 |
| ACLU | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Brazil Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| City Harvest | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| City Meals on Wheels | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Fistula Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Hillel International | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Humane Society of New York | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Jewish Center for Justice | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Neads World Class Service Dogs | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Save the Children | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| ASPCA | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| New York Public Radio | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Misha Dichter
- Cipa Dichter
- Gabriel Dichter
- Alexander Dichter
Questions people ask
Does Allegro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allegro Foundation give?
$41,061 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Allegro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Misha Dichter (Director), Cipa Dichter (Director), Gabriel Dichter (Director) and Alexander Dichter (Director).
What does Allegro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and arts and culture.