Allan Louis Loeb Foundation
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.
Allan Louis Loeb Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,955
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,766
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,455
- Total assets
- $797,070
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allan Louis Loeb Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1226, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Phone: (203) 912-0635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allan Louis Loeb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $70K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Place Called Hope Killingworth, CT | Avian Specific Diet Foods | $4,500 |
| Animal Haven North Haven, CT | Medical Supplies for Abused Animals | $4,500 |
| Branford Compassion Club Branford, CT | Funding Vet Bills for Cats & Kittens | $4,500 |
| Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Branford, CT | Training of New Volunteers/Adopters | $4,500 |
| Greater New Haven Cat Project New Haven, CT | Spaying, Neutering and Food | $4,500 |
| High Hopes Therapuetic Riding Old Lyme, CT | Vet Care for Retired Horses | $4,500 |
| Tail to Paw Animal Support East Haven, CT | Food, Supplies & Basis Medical Vacci | $4,455 |
| All the Kings Horses Equine Rescue Northford, CT | Full-Year Sponsor for Equine Rescue | $4,000 |
| Ec Scranton Memorial Library Madison, CT | Books & Programs Related to Animals | $3,500 |
| Hope Alliance Killingworth, CT | Spay-Neuter Program for Homeless Cat | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $797,070 | $94,717 | $58,118 | $48,955 | 13 | $48,955 | $43,500 | $43,354 |
| 2023 | $760,525 | $48,148 | $59,221 | $49,000 | 15 | $49,000 | $23,132 | $38,885 |
| 2022 | $771,595 | $48,597 | $35,074 | $22,000 | 14 | $22,000 | $37,095 | $40,279 |
| 2021 | $758,663 | $108,085 | $80,574 | $70,000 | 13 | $70,000 | $72,063 | $45,885 |
| 2020 | $731,446 | $52,072 | $66,448 | $55,000 | 16 | — | $41,220 | $40,528 |
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.
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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