Herbert Allen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert Allen Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $406,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $240,000. 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$406,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $515,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $505,000 | 15 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $515,000 | 17 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $406,500 | 12 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Herbert Allen 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $374,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $240,000 |
| Vertex Partnership Academies | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Lewin Fund to Fight Womens Cancers | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Center for A New Economy | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Center for Transformative Action | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Station Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| City Parks Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corp | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert A Allen III
- Bradley A Roberts
- Isaac Keschner
Questions people ask
Does Herbert Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert Allen Foundation give?
$406,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Herbert Allen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Herbert A Allen III (President; Director), Bradley A Roberts (Treas-Secretary; Director) and Isaac Keschner (Vice President; Asst. Secretary).