Shirley & David Allen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shirley & David Allen Foundation is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,800 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $825 and the largest $28,300. 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$97,800
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$825
- Largest grant$28,300
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,150 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,894 | 69 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $85,150 | 72 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $97,800 | 74 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Shirley & David 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.
What Shirley & David Allen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $43,950 |
| Washington | 13 | $18,825 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $7,700 |
| Arizona | 10 | $6,875 |
| New York | 5 | $4,825 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,900 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $2,700 |
| Nevada | 3 | $2,700 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,375 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwanis Club of Lindsay | Community services | $28,300 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charity | Community services | $5,450 |
| Salvation Army | Humanitarian services | $2,450 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Humanitarian services | $2,100 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | General support | $1,950 |
| Divine Alternatives for Dads Servic | Community services | $1,800 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Community services | $1,800 |
| USA for Unhcr | Humanitarian services | $1,650 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental protection | $1,500 |
| Food Lifeline | Community services | $1,475 |
| Compassion Without Borders | Animal protection | $1,425 |
| AAUW | Humanitarian services | $1,375 |
| Mary's Place | Community services | $1,375 |
| Catching the Dream | Arts education | $1,100 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | General support | $1,100 |
| Fox Cultural Hall | Children's programs | $1,100 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Community services | $1,100 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Tucson | Community services | $1,100 |
| Manna Food Bank | Community services | $1,100 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | Arts enrichment | $1,100 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Environmental protection | $1,100 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Environmental protection | $1,100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Environmental protection | $1,100 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General support | $1,100 |
| Sierra Community House | Community services | $1,100 |
| Sierra Senior Services | Community services | $1,100 |
| Sioux Nation Relief Fund | Community services | $1,100 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Assn | Environmental protection | $1,100 |
| The Carter Center | Humanitarian services | $1,100 |
| Treehouse | Community services | $1,100 |
| UA Foundation-Library Endowment | Community services | $1,100 |
| UA Foundation-Allen Family Lib Fund | Community services | $1,100 |
| Vishal Himalaya Foundation | Humanitarian services | $1,100 |
| Wilderness Society | Environmental protection | $1,100 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Environmental protection | $1,100 |
| Irish Terrier Rescue Network | Animal protection | $1,000 |
| 350ORG | Environmental protection | $825 |
| Red Badge Project | Community services | $825 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Community services | $725 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred Sullivan
- Lucy Sullivan
- Holly Allen
- Vinit Allen
- Mary Cushing
Questions people ask
Does Shirley & David Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirley & David Allen Foundation give?
$97,800 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $825.
Who runs Shirley & David Allen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alfred Sullivan (Vp/Treasurer), Lucy Sullivan (President), Holly Allen (Director) and Vinit Allen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shirley & David Allen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and youth programs.