BJNB Allen

Private foundation · Grantmaker Gladwyne, PA EIN: 23-2865970

BJNB Allen is a private foundation, based in Gladwyne, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $3K.

BJNB Allen at a glance

In short: BJNB Allen gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$7,190
+31.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
3
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,397
+162.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,590
Total assets
$113,337
-7.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who BJNB Allen funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Laurel House: $4KLaurel House$4KAcademy in Manayunk DBA Aim Academy: $3KAcademy in Manayunk DBA AimAcademy$3KMission Kids: $350Mission Kids$350

The largest 2024 recipient was Laurel House ($4K). Together the top 3 received $7K.

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

31<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

PhiladelphiaNorristownBala CynwydConshohokenConshohockenEast NorritonPhoenixvilleHarrisburgKing Of PrussiaLafayette HillPlymouth MeetingPottstownRadnorSkippackWayne

How BJNB Allen gives

  • Giving grew 206% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 290% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K10 grants2020 5 grants2021 7 grants2022 6 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $12K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laurel House Norristown, PADomestic Violence Support$4,250
Academy in Manayunk DBA Aim Academy Conshohocken, PAEducational Opportunity$2,590
Mission Kids East Norriton, PACommunity Initiatives$350
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$113,337$5,807$9,554$7,1903$9,554$2,990$3,300
2023$121,911$6,216$14,950$5,4846$10,423$1,586$3,471
2022$121,448$5,837$14,017$8,8167$12,453$4,473$4,546
2021$129,676$3,932$6,444$2,3515$4,328$3,541$5,562
2020$132,703$6,733$12,612$11,67510—$6,583$5,465

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BJNB Allen reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

BJNB Allen is led by Jacqueline L. Allen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jacqueline L. Allen

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Elinor H. Cantor

    Sec'y & Treasurer

    Secretary & Treasurer → Sec'y & Treasurer, 2023

    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 BJNB Allen

How much does BJNB Allen give each year?

BJNB Allen gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 6 grants.

What is BJNB Allen's typical grant size?

BJNB Allen's median grant in 2024 was $2,590, and its average grant was $2,397, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does BJNB Allen give grants?

BJNB Allen gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does BJNB Allen give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on BJNB Allen's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is BJNB Allen?

BJNB Allen reported $113K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is BJNB Allen's EIN?

BJNB Allen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2865970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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