Allyn Family Foundation
The Allyn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $92,247, supporting organizations in Arizona and several other states, including groups working in civic life, animal welfare, food assistance, education, and social services.
Allyn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Allyn Family Foundation gave $92K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Arizona. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,247
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,855
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $582,174
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (34% 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 Allyn Family Foundation
- How to Apply
The 2025 filing lists the foundation as the contact, says it was not accepting new applications at that time, and states that grants are limited to $5,000, with priority for requests from Pima County and Maricopa…
The 2025 filing lists the foundation as the contact, says it was not accepting new applications at that time, and states that grants are limited to $5,000, with priority for requests from Pima County and Maricopa County, Arizona; Cook County, Illinois; and Morris County, New Jersey. The Opportunity Fund description separately says summaries may be submitted at any time for rolling review, with an award range of $5,000–$25,000.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists June 30 of each year.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists June 30 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Allyn Family Foundation
Mailing address: 14301 N 87Th Street Suite 208, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 584-3517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Allyn Family Foundation
Who Allyn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dayton Foundation ($24K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (34%), Ohio (26%), Pennsylvania (11%), New Jersey (10%), and Illinois (9%). The largest 2025 grant went to a recipient in Ohio. The Opportunity Fund description identifies Cayuga and Onondaga Counties in New York as the locations for its economic development and opportunity work. The 2025 filing gives application priority to Pima and Maricopa Counties in Arizona, Cook County in Illinois, and Morris County in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Allyn Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $266K (2019). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Foundation Dayton, OH | CIVIC | $24,115 |
| Foothills Animal Rescue Scottsdale, AZ | ANIMAL | $10,000 |
| Arizona Public Media Tucson, AZ | Public Broadcasting | $6,000 |
| Community Food Bank of so Arizona Tucson, AZ | Food Bank | $6,000 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Lake Ariel, PA | Homeless | $5,832 |
| Phoenix Country Day School Paradise Valley, AZ | Education | $5,000 |
| Gill Stbernard's School Gladstone, NJ | Educational | $4,100 |
| Regina Dominican High School Wilmette, IL | Education | $4,000 |
| Northeast Pennsylvania Council BSA Moosic, PA | Children | $4,000 |
| Saint Joseph and Francis Xavier Wilmette, IL | Religious | $4,000 |
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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 | $582,174 | $103,805 | $105,506 | $92,247 | 19 | $93,580 | $92,663 | $90,756 |
| 2024 | $583,876 | $83,062 | $109,157 | $91,000 | 20 | $92,340 | $67,919 | $87,496 |
| 2023 | $609,981 | $92,155 | $95,117 | $80,000 | 20 | $81,230 | $77,918 | $77,555 |
| 2022 | $612,943 | $26,044 | $96,279 | $80,000 | 20 | $80,998 | $12,303 | $80,744 |
| 2021 | $683,176 | $114,572 | $107,436 | $89,000 | 20 | $89,950 | $99,426 | $86,640 |
| 2020 | $676,030 | $137,646 | $92,580 | $78,041 | 21 | — | $124,201 | $70,541 |
| 2019 | $630,964 | $386,562 | $283,998 | $266,000 | 18 | — | $18,328 | $68,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allyn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K 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
The Opportunity Fund description says the foundation seeks to help build a vibrant community in Central New York and address generational poverty and social inequality. It identifies economic development and opportunity in Cayuga and Onondaga Counties, including community-owned businesses and access to economic opportunities, as well as “Vibrant Neighborhoods.” The description says this work is intended to help neighborhoods become safe, healthy, and vibrant places where families thrive.
The 2025 grants also show support for varied organizations. For example, Foothills Animal Rescue describes its work as providing humane treatment for dogs and cats through rescue, shelter, fostering, and adoption. Phoenix Country Day School says it prepares students to become responsible leaders and lifelong learners. ALFRE Inc. describes its work as providing housing and treatment for women recovering from alcohol and drug dependence. These are grantee-stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $92,247. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $24,115, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest listed grants were $24,115 to Dayton Foundation for civic purposes; $10,000 to Foothills Animal Rescue; $6,000 each to Arizona Public Media and Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona; and $5,832 to Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that it was not accepting new applications at that time. Separately, the Opportunity Fund description, last updated January 14, 2026, says funding summaries may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a rolling basis; it lists awards of $5,000–$25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louise A Sunderland, Anne R Sunderland, and Mary C Sunderland as trustees.
Allyn Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne R Sunderland
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise A Sunderland
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary C Sunderland
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Allyn Family Foundation
How much does Allyn Family Foundation give each year?
Allyn Family Foundation gave $92K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 20 grants.
What is Allyn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Allyn Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,855, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allyn Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Allyn Family Foundation give grants?
Allyn Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (26%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (5 grants), Wilmette, IL (2 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does Allyn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Allyn Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Allyn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Allyn Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dayton Foundation ($24,115), Foothills Animal Rescue ($10,000) and Arizona Public Media ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Allyn Family Foundation?
Allyn Family Foundation reported $582K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allyn Family Foundation fund?
The Opportunity Fund description says the foundation seeks to help build a vibrant community in Central New York and address generational poverty and social inequality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allyn Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists the foundation as the contact, says it was not accepting new applications at that time, and states that grants are limited to $5,000, with priority for requests from Pima County and Maricopa… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allyn Family Foundation's EIN?
Allyn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6296683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Allyn Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/allyn-family-foundation-morg_79d9f39569044e2f9b8f9124d6a945d9
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