Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Indiana. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2025 grants going overwhelmingly to recipients in Indiana.
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N at a glance
In short: Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N gave $585K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Indiana. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $584,750
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,490
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,106,690
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2310 N 725 E, Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: (765) 589-8834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lafayette Parks Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $378K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 125 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 1% to recipients in Kentucky. Lafayette-area organizations were among the recipients, including Lafayette Parks Foundation, Lafayette Urban Ministry, the Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club, and Bauer Family Resources.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $501K (2020) to $609K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parks Foundation Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $59,000 |
| Paws & Claws Animal Shelter Inc Attica, IN | Charitable | $37,000 |
| Salvation Army Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sagamore Council Boy Scouts Kokomo, IN | Charitable | $34,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lafayette Urban Ministry Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club of Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $27,750 |
| The Branch Wesleyan Church Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| YMCA Camp Tecumseh Brookston, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,106,690 | $1,202,008 | $791,615 | $584,750 | 26 | $642,590 | $1,069,491 | $672,814 |
| 2024 | $11,696,297 | $1,318,653 | $733,978 | $538,000 | 25 | $597,040 | $1,187,610 | $642,992 |
| 2023 | $11,111,622 | $544,856 | $752,144 | $550,000 | 24 | $625,900 | $424,124 | $600,272 |
| 2022 | $11,318,910 | $519,886 | $828,908 | $609,000 | 26 | $685,020 | $396,544 | $621,999 |
| 2021 | $11,627,932 | $1,254,526 | $736,440 | $528,017 | 24 | $604,367 | $1,122,453 | $684,391 |
| 2020 | $11,109,846 | $477,797 | $716,611 | $501,000 | 22 | — | $355,075 | $604,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N reported a distributable amount of $673K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations involved in parks, education, basic human needs, youth development, camping, family support, historic preservation, and amateur athletics. These descriptions come from the grantees: Lafayette Urban Ministry describes itself as a faith-based, community-wide effort addressing basic human needs and uplifting people in greater Lafayette; the Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club says it supports children’s and young adults’ social, educational, emotional, and physical development; and Bauer Family Resources says it empowers children and their families to thrive.
Other 2025 recipients describe their work as supporting Lafayette park programs (Lafayette Parks Foundation), benefiting Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech Foundation), serving people through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body (YMCA Camp Tecumseh), providing programs promoting citizenship, civility, and character while maintaining historic Duncan Hall (Thomas Duncan Hall), and supporting local high-school amateur athletics (Golden Broncho Club).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $584,750. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest awards were $75,000 to Lafayette Parks Foundation, $59,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation, $37,000 to Paws & Claws Animal Shelter, $35,000 to the Salvation Army, $34,000 to Sagamore Council Boy Scouts, and $30,000 each to Habitat for Humanity and Lafayette Urban Ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J David Webb, William J McCaw, and Charles Max Layden as co-trustees.
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Max Layden
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2025)
J. David Webb
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2025)
William J. McCaw
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wayne E. Weber (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to J David Webb (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N
How much does Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N give each year?
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N gave $585K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $538K across 25 grants.
What is Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's typical grant size?
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,490, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N that year got $11K on average.
Where does Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N give grants?
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, IN (17 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Kokomo, IN (2 grants).
Does Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's largest grantees?
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's largest 2025 grantees include Lafayette Parks Foundation ($75,000), Ivy Tech Foundation ($59,000) and Paws & Claws Animal Shelter Inc ($37,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N?
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $643K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $673K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations involved in parks, education, basic human needs, youth development, camping, family support, historic preservation, and amateur athletics. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's EIN?
Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2050825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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