Allyn Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Allyn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Skaneateles, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 163 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants163
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$131 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.5 million the year before.
47% 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 | $10.5 million | 149 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 163 | $131 million |
How to apply
Allyn Family 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 Allyn Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 127 | $3.2 million |
| Montana | 4 | $1.2 million |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $565,000 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $535,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $215,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $141,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piikani Lodge Health Institute | To acquire property to create a regenerative research and indigenous training center (donor fund) | $1.1 million |
| Blueprint 15 Inc | Funding to support the design and construction of the children rising center | $845,077 |
| Kimball Union Academy | Capital campaign (donor fund) | $550,000 |
| Berkshire School | Endowed chair in science (donor fund) | $400,000 |
| Syracuse Urban Partnership Inc | Operational expenses | $325,000 |
| Syracuse Urban Partnership Inc | Interest expense contribution | $266,763 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Core program support for von arx wildlife hospital and python research (donor fund) | $200,000 |
| Seed Syracuse Inc | Operational support including, but not limited to, expenses for consulting svcs., developer in residence program, and legal and financial expenditures. | $170,000 |
| Blueprint 15 Inc | Predevelopment support | $150,000 |
| Abc Cayugainc | Operational support | $140,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Capital campaign (donor fund) | $100,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Operational support (donor fund) | $100,000 |
| Fremont Ice Association | Infrastructure updates (donor fund) | $100,000 |
| Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center | West end arts campus (with cayuga museum) | $100,000 |
| Centerstate Ceo Foundation Inc | In support of the work train funder collaborative's 2024 strategies | $75,000 |
| Nick's Ride 4 Friends | To support coordinating supervisor of peer services position as well as gap funding | $75,000 |
| Auburn Public Theater | To support the event coordinator position | $50,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Shotwell brook endowment (donor fund) | $50,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Walter j. Crain jr. P'86, '89 scholarship (1st pmt of $100,000 pledge) (donor fund) | $50,000 |
| Northwood School | Northwood school annual fund | $50,000 |
| Piikani Lodge Health Institute | Earnest money for wellman property acquisition (donor fund) | $50,000 |
| Skaneateles Lake Association Inc | Watershed improvement projects (donor fund) | $50,000 |
| Skaneateles Library Association | Capital campaign/children's room (donor fund) | $50,000 |
| Syracuse Urban Partnership Inc | In support of the ambassador program at the salt city market (donor fund) | $50,000 |
| Northwood School | General operating support (donor fund) | $35,000 |
| Cortland College Foundation | Dawn nolan allyn '61 cortland's urban teacher education scholarship (donor fund) | $33,000 |
| On Point for College Inc | To support college enrollment, success and completion as well as career assessment, credentialing and placement | $30,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Operational support (donor fund) | $30,000 |
| United Way of Central New York Inc | To support the establishment of the housing services coordination program/housing and homeless coalition | $30,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | Operational support (donor fund) | $25,000 |
| East Hill Family Medical Inc | Renovations to fulton st. Location in auburn, ny | $25,000 |
| Home Headquarters Inc | In support of syracuse smart home security pilot program | $25,000 |
| Onondaga County Dept of Social Services | 2gen onondaga incentives program | $25,000 |
| Peace Inc | In support of free tax prep program | $25,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Give to grow (donor fund) | $25,000 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls | Operational support (donor fund) | $20,000 |
| Redhouse Arts Center Inc | General operating support (donor fund) | $20,000 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse Ny | Movie with a mission (donor fund) | $20,000 |
| Steps to Success Inc | Operational support (donor fund) | $20,000 |
| Wbur | Listener match fund (donor fund) | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William F Allyn
- Lew F Allyn
- Eric R Allyn
- Dawn N Allyn
- David Matthew Allyn
- Amy Allyn
- Mark Allyn
- Josh Allyn
- Kathleen Allyn
- Julia Allyn
- Grace Allyn
- David Monroe Allyn
- Noah Allyn
- Tanya Allyn Dillon
- Hanna Allyn Dillon
Questions people ask
Does Allyn Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allyn Family Foundation Inc give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 163 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Allyn Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William F Allyn (Director), Lew F Allyn (Director), Eric R Allyn (Treasurer) and Dawn N Allyn (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Allyn Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.