Allen Family Charitable Foundation
Allen Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $507K.
Allen Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Allen Family Charitable Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $199K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,192,550
- +155.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $198,758
- +240.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $20,936,129
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Allen Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University Endowment Fund ($1.0M). Together the top 6 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 41 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Allen Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Endowment Fund Nashville, TN | Endowment Fund | $1,007,550 |
| Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO | Endowment Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Astros Foundation Houston, TX | General Support Youth Sports & Education | $55,000 |
| Enid Higher Education Council Enid, OK | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Enid Enid, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame Oklahoma City, OK | Induction Ceremony | $5,000 |
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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 | $20,936,129 | $535,224 | $1,305,248 | $1,192,550 | 6 | $1,192,550 | $506,501 | $1,043,880 |
| 2023 | $21,706,153 | $1,442,363 | $600,233 | $467,707 | 8 | $477,596 | $390,176 | $977,539 |
| 2022 | $18,211,078 | $193,891 | $205,814 | $75,800 | 7 | $75,800 | $151,445 | $853,050 |
| 2021 | $21,578,677 | $1,163,061 | $753,344 | $624,400 | 8 | $624,400 | $1,131,904 | $957,194 |
| 2020 | $17,931,061 | $-118,708 | $1,130,240 | $974,800 | 12 | — | $86,044 | $874,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allen Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allen Family Charitable Foundation is led by Mark Allen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Allen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Allen
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Allen
Vice President
1st Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Allen Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Allen Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Allen Family Charitable Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $468K across 8 grants.
What is Allen Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Allen Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $198,758, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allen Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Allen Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Enid, OK (2 grants).
Does Allen Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Allen Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Allen Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Allen Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University Endowment Fund ($1,007,550), Colorado Mountain College ($100,000) and Astros Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allen Family Charitable Foundation?
Allen Family Charitable Foundation reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Allen Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Allen Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5490143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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