The Allen Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Allen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$26.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $865,500 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 42 | $21.5 million |
| 2023 | $865,500 | 38 | $23.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 39 | $26.3 million |
How to apply
The Allen 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.
What The Allen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $261,000 |
| New York | 8 | $239,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $125,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $85,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $65,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Polg Foundation Inc | For its natural history study | $130,000 |
| Pilgrim Africa | $25,000- beacon of hope school, general- remainder | $120,000 |
| Blair Academy | For the all in comprehensive campaign in support of the health and wellness center | $100,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | The st. Katharine drexel scholarship fund- $50k; for the benefit of needs-based scholarship assistance- $15k | $65,000 |
| Islesboro Islands Trust | Contribution for the benefit of the nature center | $55,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | To support its state-of-the-art vigilance system | $50,000 |
| Kids Connect Charitable Fund | In support of the children's prize foundation prize program | $50,000 |
| New York Sun Works | General operating needs | $50,000 |
| Berkshire School | Contribution towards the allen family scholarship fund | $35,000 |
| Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance | General support | $35,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Names | For the parents annual giving campaign | $20,000 |
| Jesuit High School | Annual giving campaign | $20,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education Inc | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | General support | $20,000 |
| The Witherspoon Institute Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Epiphany School | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Clarence Dillon Public Library | General support | $15,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Annual budgetary needs | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 for general support, $10,000 for tripple match - bridge builders | $15,000 |
| Princeton Youth Ballet Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| The Gateway School | $10,000 - renovation of an existing space into a functional green room and costume storage area $5,000 - to establish a five-year discretionary fund for the theater director whereby the director may allocate $1,000 annually for props, costumes, costume maintenance, and unforeseen theater needs | $15,000 |
| The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General support | $12,000 |
| Lifecamp | Annual operational requirements | $11,000 |
| Drexel Founder's Family Scholarship Fund | Contribution toward the drexel founder's family scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | Annual budgetary needs | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Life | General support | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Village | General support | $10,000 |
| St Paul School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| A Rocha USA Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Environ America Research & Policy Cntr | Towards policy reform | $5,000 |
| Hope Ministries | General support | $5,000 |
| Lamington Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| SWS Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Tampa Theatre Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The 36 East 62nd Street Foundation | Contribution to the facade restoration project | $5,000 |
| The Presbyterian Church of Basking Ridge | For the benefit of god's co-op pantry | $5,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | General support | $3,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | Contribution towards the development of new works and commissioning of playwrights | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra F Allen
- Dorothy C Echodu
- Eileen B Kane
- Marcus Siezing
- Andrew D Allen
- Christopher D Allen
- Devin Caplow-Munro
- Nicholas E Allen
- Paul D Zetterberg
- Theodore Caplow Jr
- Martin C Zetterberg
Questions people ask
Does The Allen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Allen Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Allen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra F Allen (President/Director), Dorothy C Echodu (Vice President/Director), Eileen B Kane (Secretary) and Marcus Siezing (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Allen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.