The Paul G Allen Family Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 943082532 · Private foundation
The Paul G Allen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $63.2M in grants paid and $1.17B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 550 individual grants from this funder — $260.8M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Paul G Allen Family Foundation funds
The Paul G Allen Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, indigenous, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing Northwest TO SUPPORT A HOUSING AND SERVICES FACILITY FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES | Seattle, WA | $15.1M | 2020 |
| Artsfund TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY ACCELERATOR GRANT RENEWAL FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. | Seattle, WA | $10.4M | 2024 |
| Artsfund TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY ACCELERATOR GRANT: LEARNING PILOT | Seattle, WA | $10.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Paul G Allen Family Foundation
The Paul G Allen Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at pgafamilyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Paul G Allen Family Foundation
- Does The Paul G Allen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Paul G Allen Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Paul G Allen Family Foundation fund?
- The Paul G Allen Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Mercy Housing Northwest, Artsfund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Paul G Allen Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Paul G Allen Family Foundation reported $63.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $260.8M over 550 grants.
- Where is The Paul G Allen Family Foundation located?
- The Paul G Allen Family Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943082532.
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