Don Allen Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker SOUTH MIAMI, FL EIN: 13-6114989

Don Allen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in South Miami, Florida. The foundation has been tax-exempt since January 1952 and holds 501(c)(3) status, making donations to the organization tax-deductible.

Key facts about Don Allen Foundation Inc

EIN: 13-6114989
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $142,000
Grants made (2025): 14
Average grant: $10,143
Median grant: $2,250
Total assets: $2,731,723
Primary geography: Nebraska (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Don Allen Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Don Allen Foundation Inc's 14 itemized 2025 grants were Nebraska (56%), Ohio (18%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (4 grants) and Palmetto Bay, FL (2 grants). None of its 14 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

+34.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$142K

+13.4% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-2.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don Allen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$3,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Florida, with documented giving in the Miami area.

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $80K (56%)

Ohio $25K (18%)

Florida $17K (12%)

Kentucky $13K (9%)

Alabama $5K (4%)

All other $3K (2%)

Share of all 14 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Alabama District of Columbia Florida Indiana Kentucky Maine Nebraska Ohio Tennessee

Cities

MiamiCoconut CreekRio GrandeWilliamsburgCoral GablesPalmetto BayWashingtonDoralOrlandoHollywoodAndalusiaCarmelKnoxvilleOmahaPinecrestPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $2.03 million
Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue: $466,000
Expenses: $136,000
Giving Rate: 6.1% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,731,723	$2,032,832	$1,703,334
Revenue	$880,760	$465,523	$54,030
Expenses	$181,869	$136,025	$146,391
Qualifying Distributions	$153,100	$131,100	$132,996
Net Investment Income	$851,991	$460,598	$40,635
Distributable Amount	$149,809	$144,264	$130,962

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Schwab Charitable Fund ($80,000), University of Rio Grande ($25,000), Cumberland College ($12,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND OMAHA, NE	CHARITABLE	$80,000
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE RIO GRANDE, OH	CHARITABLE	$25,000
CUMBERLAND COLLEGE WILLIAMSBURG, KY	CHARITABLE	$12,500
MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
THE LONGLEAF ALLIANCE ANDALUSIA, AL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
HIGHER PRAISE AND WORSHIP CTR MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE	$3,000
KRISTI HOUSE MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE	$2,500
THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE PORTLAND, ME	CHARITABLE	$2,000
THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION PALMETTO BAY, FL	CHARITABLE	$2,000
SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE COCONUT CREEK, FL	CHARITABLE	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID M TURNER	PRESIDENT	2	$3,500
LINDA LOTT	DIRECTOR	1	$3,500
KRISTIN GOUGHAN	DIRECTOR	1	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Don Allen Foundation Inc?

The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • Awards approximately $124,750 to $125,000 annually • Distributes grants through approximately 11 awards per year • Median grant size: $3,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $75,000 **Recent Grant Example:** • Higher Praise and Worship Center (Miami, FL): $2,500 (2024)

Where does Don Allen Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Florida, with documented giving in the Miami area.

What size grants does Don Allen Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Don Allen Foundation Inc awarded 14 grants totaling $142K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Don Allen Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Don Allen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $150K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.