Allen Family Philanthropies
Allen Family Philanthropies is a private grantmaking foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1988 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen (co-founder of Microsoft), the organization invests in communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to strengthen arts and culture, empower young people as changemakers, and support environmental conservation efforts. The foundation was formerly known as the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and adopted its current name in July 2025.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4B
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$58.0M
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
112
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$517K
+50.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Allen Family Philanthropies is committed to building thriving and resilient communities where creativity, future generations, and nature can flourish. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on three core program areas:
Arts & Culture — Supporting organizations that champion and uplift diverse ideas, cultures, and traditions. The foundation believes art ignites curiosity and drives innovation and connection by fostering a rich tapestry of perspectives.
Youth — Investing in organizations that help young people discover their passions and take action on issues they care about. The foundation emphasizes intergenerational mentoring and positioning youth in leadership roles to build a better future for all.
Environment — Supporting community-driven solutions that leverage science and technology to protect wildlife and habitats, combat biodiversity loss, and advance environmental sustainability.
Grantmaking
Allen Family Philanthropies has distributed over $1 billion in contributions globally since its founding in 1988.
Grant Range
$300,000
Average Grant
amount: $451,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Allen Family Philanthropies funds organizations across the Pacific Northwest, nationally, and globally. Primary funding regions include Washington, California, and New York, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 27 states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets (2024): $1.38 billion
- Total assets (2023): $1.29 billion
- Total revenue (2024): $181 million
- Total revenue (2023): $115.5 million
- Total expenses (2024): $72.2 million
- Total expenses (2023): $64 million
- Total liabilities (2024): $8.74 million
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $282.3 million in 2011 to $1.38 billion in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,380,464,618 | $1,286,324,323 | $1,081,476,929 |
| Revenue | $180,688,400 | $115,479,539 | $18,339,364 |
| Expenses | $72,202,296 | $63,956,084 | $55,372,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $62,560,157 | $51,856,973 | $50,191,155 |
| Net Investment Income | $171,735,268 | $106,059,889 | $13,919,971 |
| Distributable Amount | $69,198,979 | $59,429,561 | $58,069,343 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Allen Family Philanthropies
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded by Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. Paul G. Allen passed away in 2018. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JO LYNN ALLEN | CHAIR/DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE HARPER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ALISON IVEY | VP & SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MARILYN VALENTINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS DANIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOYCE LEE | VP & TREASURER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Allen Family Philanthropies has announced several major funding initiatives:
Allen Family Philanthropies awards $8 million for science-driven ...The foundation awarded $8 million for science-driven environmental solutions
Allen Family Philanthropies awards $8 million for science-driven ...Nearly $7 million was announced for arts and culture organizations at Seattle Center
Allen Family Philanthropies Announces Nearly $7 Million in Funding for ArtsThe foundation funded a pilot of a national program addressing connection crisis
Allen Family Philanthropies Funds Pilot of National Program ...A funding opportunity was announced to accelerate natural climate solutions
Funding opportunity to accelerate natural climate solutionsThe foundation provided a $2.37 million grant to support a major traumatic brain injury study
The organization maintains an active grantmaking program with ongoing funding opportunities, including support for creative youth development initiatives.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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