Allison Foundation Inc
Allison Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Garrison, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $31.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 11 grants totaling $654K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Allison Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Allison Foundation Inc gave $654K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $59K), top state California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $654,000
- +380.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $59,455
- +162.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $31,050,903
- +2.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Allison Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cedars-Sinai ($250K). Together the top 10 received $644K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Allison Foundation Inc gives
- 27% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 41% 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 (2026). 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 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2025) to $654K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $654K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Medical Debt Resolution Inc Long Island City, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Reprieve US New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Ablegamers Foundation Inc Kearneysville, WV | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Society for Womens Health Research Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Rank the Vote New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Fairfield Historical Society Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Allison Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,050,903 | $1,601,982 | $913,431 | $654,000 | 11 | $668,597 | $1,400,848 | $1,634,467 |
| 2025 | $30,373,690 | $23,024,366 | $316,796 | $136,000 | 6 | $166,830 | $2,509,098 | $863,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allison Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allison Foundation Inc is led by John R. Allison, President on every filing since 2025; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John R. Allison
President
On filings since 2025
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew G. Allison
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Schanning
Secretary
On filings since 2025
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does Allison Foundation Inc give each year?
Allison Foundation Inc gave $654K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $136K across 6 grants.
What is Allison Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Allison Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $40,000, and its average grant was $59,455, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allison Foundation Inc give grants?
Allison Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Louisiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Allison Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Allison Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Allison Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Allison Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Cedars-Sinai ($250,000), Medical Debt Resolution Inc ($100,000) and Reprieve US ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Allison Foundation Inc?
Allison Foundation Inc reported $31.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $669K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 is Allison Foundation Inc's EIN?
Allison Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4011223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
Live grants for the work Allison Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Allison Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
Fairvote
Silver Spring, MD
Fairvote is a nonpartisan organization seeking better elections for all. It researches and advances voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American. Since 1992, it has a proven record as a nonpartisan innovator in elections at the local, state, and national level through strategic research, communications, and collaboration.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$35K
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
The Egerter Family Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Egerter Family Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including education and youth development, health care, mental health, community services, and small-business support, with most 2025 funding going to Illinois organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $13,750. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$14.1M
Grants
48
Total Given
$591K
Boger Family Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston-based Boger Family Foundation funds a broad range of charitable work, including arts, education, science, health, civic causes, and entrepreneurship, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Massachusetts and others to organizations in New York, Connecticut, and several other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $510,000, with a median of $15,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$53.0M
Grants
86
Total Given
$4.0M
Boston Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.1B
Grants
2,375
Total Given
$228.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Allison Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Allison Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?