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The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation

Preselected recipients only Great Neck, New York · EIN 116007325

The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,210 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $355 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $5,000 the year before.

83% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$6002$181,986
2023$5,0001$155,553
2024$7,2106$145,130

How to apply

The Harold & Ruth 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York5$7,010
Tennessee1$200

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Silver Shields Fdtn
New York, NY
to supportthe charity,sfunction$5,000
Micheal J Fox Foundation
New York, NY
To supportthe charityfunctions$1,000
Bidawee
Wantagh, NY
To support animal adoption$360
Northwell Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY
To support north shore hospital$350
Little Shelter Animal Rescue
Huntington, NY
To support animal adoption$300
St Jude Hospital
Memphis, TN
To support illchildren$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation give?

$7,210 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $355.

Who runs The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Janet Dippell (Trustee) and George J Dippell Jr (Trustee).

What does The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and health.

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