Allen Foundation
Midland, Michigan · EIN 510152562 · Private foundation
Allen Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.5M in grants paid and $26.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 179 individual grants from this funder — $6.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for early childhood education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Allen Foundation funds
Allen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acta Non Verba Urban Youth Farm YOUTH EMPOWERMT | Oakland, CA | $150K | 2024 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts SUSTAINABLE FUTURE | Interlochen, MI | $130K | 2020 |
| University of Minnesota RESEARCH | Minneapolis, MN | $128K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Allen Foundation
From Allen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at allenfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Foundation
- Does Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Allen Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Allen Foundation fund?
- Allen Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include Acta Non Verba Urban Youth Farm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, University of Minnesota. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Allen Foundation give in grants?
- Allen Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 179 grants.
- Where is Allen Foundation located?
- Allen Foundation is based in Midland, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510152562.
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