Allen Family Foundation Inc
Allen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $43,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations providing medical care, animal care, food assistance, and other forms of community support.
Allen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Allen Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,308
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $836,355
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Allen Family Foundation Inc
- 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 1379, Stuart, FL 34995-1379
Phone: (423) 667-9920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Clinic Martin Health - Barstow Reed Society ($20K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 26% to California, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 3% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Allen Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) 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. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $43K (2024) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health - Barstow Reed Society Stuart, FL | Medical Care and Support | $20,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Ctr Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Support for Animal Care and Protection | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Washington, DC | Community Support | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of the Treasure Coast Palm City, FL | Support for Animal Care and Protection | $2,000 |
| Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation Stuart, FL | Medical Care and Support | $2,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank Fort Pierce, FL | Aid to the Homeless and Hungry | $2,000 |
| Compassion & Choices Littleton, CO | Support for End of Life Medical Care | $1,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Seeing Eye Dogs for Visually Disabled | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels San Diego, CA | Provide Food and Meals to Elderly and Disabled | $1,500 |
| San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | Aid to the Homeless and Hungry | $1,500 |
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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 | $836,355 | $80,097 | $57,927 | $43,000 | 13 | $45,608 | $20,240 | $49,307 |
| 2023 | $814,185 | $45,809 | $58,119 | $45,000 | 14 | $47,234 | $18,379 | $43,483 |
| 2022 | $826,495 | $50,080 | $77,160 | $52,000 | 25 | $53,193 | $39,415 | $46,451 |
| 2021 | $853,575 | $271,448 | $68,621 | $52,000 | 26 | $56,910 | $259,197 | $46,390 |
| 2020 | $651,644 | $111,175 | $60,541 | $45,000 | 26 | — | $54,662 | $40,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allen Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 organizations working in areas including medical care and end-of-life care, animal rescue and protection, food assistance, services for people experiencing homelessness, and guide dogs for people who are visually disabled.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast says it works in animal rescue and adoption and promotes humane treatment of animals; Treasure Coast Food Bank says it alleviates hunger through food and essentials distribution in several Florida counties; Compassion & Choices says it works to improve care, expand options, and empower people in end-of-life journeys; San Diego Rescue Mission says it serves people experiencing homelessness through rehabilitation and recovery services; and Guide Dogs for the Blind says it creates partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $43,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 to Cleveland Clinic Martin Health – Barstow Reed Society for medical care and support, and $5,000 to Helen Woodward Animal Center for animal care and protection. Other reported grants included $2,500 to Make-A-Wish Foundation for community support; $2,000 each to Humane Society of the Treasure Coast for animal care and protection, Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation for medical care and support, and Treasure Coast Food Bank for aid to the homeless and hungry; and $1,500 each to Compassion & Choices, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Meals on Wheels, San Diego Food Bank, and San Diego Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rex Allen as president, Richard S. Allen as vice president, Laura Jefferies as secretary/treasurer, and Karen Allen as executive director.
Allen Family Foundation Inc is led by Karen Allen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Allen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rex Allen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Jefferies
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretarytreasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard S. Allen
Vice President
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Allen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Allen Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 14 grants.
What is Allen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Allen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allen Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Allen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Allen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (26%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants), Stuart, FL (2 grants) and Palm City, FL (2 grants).
Does Allen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Allen Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid to the Homeless and Hungry" (3 grants).
Who are Allen Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Allen Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Clinic Martin Health - Barstow Reed Society ($20,000), Helen Woodward Animal Ctr ($5,000) and Make a Wish Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allen Family Foundation Inc?
Allen Family Foundation Inc reported $836K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 Allen Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allen Family Foundation Inc?
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 Allen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Allen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0783002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Allen Family Foundation Inc 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
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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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