Allan Louis Loeb Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Damariscotta, ME EIN: 04-3613060

The ALLAN LOUIS LOEB FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Damariscotta, Maine. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $48,955, all to organizations in Connecticut; the listed grants supported animal care, rescue and welfare, as well as books and programs related to animals or nature.

Key facts about Allan Louis Loeb Foundation

In short: Allan Louis Loeb Foundation gave $49K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
04-3613060
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$48,955
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$3,766
Median grant
$4,455
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024)
Total assets
$797,070
Primary geography
Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$797K

+4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$49K

-0.1% YoY

Grant Count

13

-13.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+15.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allan Louis Loeb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Allan Louis Loeb Foundation open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal-focused organizations and for library books and programs related to animals and nature.

Among the grantees, A Place Called Hope says its purpose is to train and educate the public to protect and respect wildlife, particularly raptors. Greater New Haven Cat Project says it works to end the suffering of homeless cats through trap-neuter-return and community education, with programs including low-cost spay and neuter services. Branford Compassion Club describes itself as a feline rescue providing care for homeless, abandoned and feral cats, and says it educates the public about responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $48,955. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $4,500, with a median of $4,455. Notable grants included $4,500 each to A Place Called Hope for avian-specific diet foods, Animal Haven for medical supplies for abused animals, Branford Compassion Club for cat and kitten veterinary bills, and Greater New Haven Cat Project for spaying, neutering and food. High Hopes Therapeutic Riding received $4,500 for veterinary care for retired horses; EC Scranton Memorial Library received $3,500 for books and programs related to animals; and Blackstone Memorial Library received $2,000 for books and programs related to nature.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Connecticut. The foundation is based in Maine.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BranfordKillingworthGuilfordMadisonNew HavenEast HavenOld LymeHamdenNorth HavenNorthfordStratfordWashingtonAvonBristolCoventrySalem

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K16 grants2020 13 grants2021 14 grants2022 15 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $70K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $49K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

A Place Called Hope: $5KA Place Called Hope$5KAnimal Haven: $5KAnimal Haven$5KBranford Compassion Club: $5KBranford Compassion Club$5KDan Cosgrove Animal Shelter: $5KDan Cosgrove Animal Shelter$5KGreater New Haven Cat Project: $5KGreater New Haven Cat Project$5KHigh Hopes Therapuetic Riding: $5KHigh Hopes Therapuetic Riding$5KTail to Paw Animal Support: $4KTail to Paw Animal Support$4KAll the Kings Horses Equine Rescue: $4KAll the Kings Horses EquineRescue$4KEc Scranton Memorial Library: $4KEc Scranton Memorial Library$4KHope Alliance: $3KHope Alliance$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was A Place Called Hope ($5K). Together the top 10 received $42K.

Grant Size Distribution

71 grants across all recorded years

71<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Place Called Hope Killingworth, CTAvian Specific Diet Foods$4,500
Animal Haven North Haven, CTMedical Supplies for Abused Animals$4,500
Branford Compassion Club Branford, CTFunding Vet Bills for Cats & Kittens$4,500
Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Branford, CTTraining of New Volunteers/Adopters$4,500
Greater New Haven Cat Project New Haven, CTSpaying, Neutering and Food$4,500
High Hopes Therapuetic Riding Old Lyme, CTVet Care for Retired Horses$4,500
Tail to Paw Animal Support East Haven, CTFood, Supplies & Basis Medical Vacci$4,455
All the Kings Horses Equine Rescue Northford, CTFull-Year Sponsor for Equine Rescue$4,000
Ec Scranton Memorial Library Madison, CTBooks & Programs Related to Animals$3,500
Hope Alliance Killingworth, CTSpay-Neuter Program for Homeless Cat$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $797,070 $94,717 $58,118 $48,955 (13)
2023 $760,525 $48,148 $59,221 $49,000 (15)
2022 $771,595 $48,597 $35,074 $22,000 (14)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$797,070$760,525$771,595
Revenue$94,717$48,148$48,597
Expenses$58,118$59,221$35,074
Qualifying Distributions$48,955$49,000$22,000
Net Investment Income$43,500$23,132$37,095
Distributable Amount$43,354$38,885$40,279

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Leslie Ellen Traub as president; Ruth Ferry as treasurer; Theresa Pearson as secretary; and John T Dillon Esq, Jacob M Ross and Anne H O’Connor as directors.

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation is led by Leslie Ellen Traub, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Leslie Ellen Traub

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Anne H. O'Connor

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • John T. Dillon Esq.

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Jacob M. Ross

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Ruth Ferry

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Theresa Pearson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Ann Whitaker (2020–2022) — President Em
  • Former: Kate Davis (2020–2022) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 1226, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Phone: (203) 912-0635

Frequently asked questions about Allan Louis Loeb Foundation

How much does Allan Louis Loeb Foundation give each year?

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation gave $49K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 15 grants.

What is Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's typical grant size?

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,455, and its average grant was $3,766, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Allan Louis Loeb Foundation give grants?

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Branford, CT (3 grants) and Killingworth, CT (2 grants).

Does Allan Louis Loeb Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's largest grantees?

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include A Place Called Hope ($4,500), Animal Haven ($4,500) and Branford Compassion Club ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Allan Louis Loeb Foundation?

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation reported $797K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Allan Louis Loeb Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal-focused organizations and for library books and programs related to animals and nature. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Allan Louis Loeb Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's EIN?

Allan Louis Loeb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3613060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Allan Louis Loeb Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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