The Allen & Company Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Allen & Company Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$176,941
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
33% 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 | $75,000 | 2 | $172,535 |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 18 | $432,316 |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 15 | $176,941 |
How to apply
The Allen & Company 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.
What The Allen & Company Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 5 | $275,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $175,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Institute for Boys and Men | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| NFX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yale University | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Door A Center Of Alternatives Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Upstream USA Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angele | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert A Allen III
- Salima Vahabzadeh
- Kim Wieland
- Peter Diiorio
- Isaac Keschner
Questions people ask
Does The Allen & Company Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Allen & Company Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Allen & Company Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Herbert A Allen III (Director; President), Salima Vahabzadeh (Director; Cfo & VP), Kim Wieland (Director; VP) and Peter Diiorio (General Counsel; VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Allen & Company Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.