Allison Family Foundation
The Allison Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $109,230, with grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, Michigan, and Florida.
Allison Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Allison Family Foundation gave $109K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,230
- +98.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,402
- +98.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,969,227
- +27.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allison Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 E Long Lake Road No 88, Troy, MI 48085
Phone: (586) 596-5333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allison Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy ($77K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (70%), Michigan (18%), and Florida (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Allison Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $109K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Downers Grove, IL | General Purpose | $76,500 |
| St Paul of the Cross North Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Oakland University Alumni Rochester, MI | General Purpose | $5,200 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Troy Historic Village Troy, MI | General Purpose | $4,265 |
| St Elizabeth Troy, MI | General Support | $3,500 |
| North Woodward Community Foundation Troy, MI | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Troy Community Foundation Troy, MI | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Leadership Oakland Auburn Hills, MI | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Se Michigan Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,969,227 | $841,798 | $111,837 | $109,230 | 13 | $109,230 | $97,348 | $120,051 |
| 2024 | $2,322,300 | $441,472 | $56,401 | $54,950 | 13 | $54,950 | $86,529 | $102,109 |
| 2023 | $1,914,829 | $372,710 | $66,648 | $65,302 | 15 | $65,302 | $50,982 | $79,478 |
| 2022 | $1,506,660 | $342,995 | $61,767 | $60,317 | 18 | $60,317 | $48,435 | $74,025 |
| 2021 | $1,766,920 | $455,054 | $58,524 | $56,450 | 18 | $56,450 | $47,548 | $66,400 |
| 2020 | $1,267,849 | $378,330 | $34,675 | $33,405 | 25 | — | $37,062 | $41,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allison Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those organizations, include helping nature thrive and communities where travelers visit; presenting performing arts and fostering arts education; improving local quality of life through philanthropy; and developing regional leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $109,230. Grant amounts ranged from $765 to $76,500, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $76,500 to Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy, $7,000 to St Paul of the Cross, $5,200 to Oakland University Alumni, and $5,000 to the Raymond F Kravis Center. The listed purposes were generally “general purpose” or “general support.”
The grantees’ own mission statements describe a range of work. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy says it works to help nature thrive and cultures flourish by positively impacting the lives and livelihoods of communities where its guests travel. The Raymond F. Kravis Center says it presents performing artists and companies and fosters arts education. North Woodward Community Foundation says it invests in citizen-driven initiatives to enhance community quality of life. Leadership Oakland says it develops a diverse network of regional leaders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Valiena A Allison as president, Daniel J Allison as director, Garrick K Allison as member, and Skylar K Allison as secretary.
Allison Family Foundation is led by Valiena A. Allison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valiena A. Allison
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Allison
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garrick K. Allison
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Skylar K. Allison
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anthony P. Cracchilo (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David C. Stone (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Allison Family Foundation
How much does Allison Family Foundation give each year?
Allison Family Foundation gave $109K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 13 grants.
What is Allison Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Allison Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,402, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allison Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Allison Family Foundation give grants?
Allison Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (18%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Troy, MI (5 grants), Rochester, MI (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Allison Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Allison Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Allison Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Allison Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy ($76,500), St Paul of the Cross ($7,000) and Oakland University Alumni ($5,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Allison Family Foundation?
Allison Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (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 Allison Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allison Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allison Family Foundation's EIN?
Allison Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1385094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Allison Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Allison Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/allison-family-foundation-morg_8299658136dc414784db74a20d5b6f1f
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