Fanny Allen Corporation
Fanny Allen Corporation is a public charity based in Andover, Massachusetts, that provides support and grants to nonprofit organizations serving people in need. Formed in 1983, it states that its grantmaking supports organizations in Vermont that serve the poor and those most in need.
Fanny Allen Corporation at a glance
In short: Fanny Allen Corporation gave $306K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Vermont. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,000
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,240
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,820,167
- -58.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fanny Allen Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Shattuck Road 317, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (978) 654-6363
Website: https://fannyallen.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fanny Allen Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vermont Catholic Charities Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $164K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The corporation’s stated mission refers to supporting Vermont nonprofits. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fanny Allen Corporation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2023) to $314K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Catholic Charities Inc So Burlington, VT | Emergency Aid Assistance | $30,000 |
| John Graham Housing & Services Vergennes, VT | Family Shelter, Housing & Services | $20,000 |
| Burlington Dismas House Burlington, VT | Burlington Dismas House | $15,000 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS) Burlington, VT | COTS Housing Resource Center | $15,000 |
| Faith in Action Cabot, VT | FREE Food Share | $15,000 |
| Lund Family Center South Burlington, VT | Lund's Early Childhood Education Program (LECP) | $15,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services Burlington, VT | Basic Needs & Stable Homes for Homeless and At-Risk Youth | $15,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Richmond, VT | The Health Care Share: expanding food access for Vermonters | $15,000 |
| HOPE (Addison County Community Action Group) Middlebury, VT | Essential Assistance for Low-Income People in Addison County, Vermont | $12,500 |
| The Boys and Girls Club of Burlington Burlington, VT | Meeting Basic Needs | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,820,167 | $329,671 | $331,025 | $306,000 | 25 | $329,671 |
| 2023 | $11,545,675 | $-200,926 | $272,357 | $218,950 | 19 | $-200,926 |
| 2022 | $9,913,191 | $9,563 | $316,189 | $299,500 | 25 | $9,563 |
| 2021 | $11,632,641 | $2,141,874 | $307,306 | $304,000 | 26 | $2,141,874 |
| 2020 | $10,391,899 | $313,689 | $332,064 | $313,600 | 28 | $313,689 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The corporation’s stated mission is to support and grant funds to other not-for-profit organizations in Vermont that serve the poor and those most in need.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate support for organizations working in areas including emergency assistance, housing, food access, youth services, and family support. For example, Vermont Catholic Charities describes itself as a statewide social services agency serving people and families of all faiths, with programs including emergency aid. ANEW Place says it provides services for people experiencing homelessness, while Upper Valley Haven says it helps people experiencing poverty access food, secure housing, and pursue self-directed lives. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Fanny Allen Corporation awarded 25 grants totaling $306,000. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed award was $30,000 to Vermont Catholic Charities for emergency aid assistance. Other notable grants included $20,000 to John Graham Housing & Services for family shelter, housing, and services; and $15,000 each to Burlington Dismas House, Committee on Temporary Shelter, Faith in Action, Lund Family Center, Spectrum Youth & Family Services, and Vermont Youth Conservation Corps.
The corporation says its representatives interview potential grantee organizations seeking donations before issuing grants. It also receives and reviews outcome reports from grantees to monitor use and accounting of awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Stephen W. Forney, Treasurer and SVP/CFO; Jennifer Archambault, President; Thomas Barritt, Secretary; and directors Hon. Karen Carroll, Becky Holt, and Patrick Leduc.
Fanny Allen Corporation is led by Jennifer Archambault, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Archambault
President
Secretary → Chair, 2023
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Carroll
Director
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Leduc
Director
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Holt
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W Forney
Treasurer, Senior Vice President & CFO
Chair, Treasurer, Senior Vice President & CFO → Treasurer, Senior Vice President & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barritt
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ellen Kane (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Marta Kokoszynska MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maureen O'Reilly (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Moino (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Werneke (2020–2021) — Director
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 Fanny Allen Corporation
How much does Fanny Allen Corporation give each year?
Fanny Allen Corporation gave $306K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $219K across 19 grants.
What is Fanny Allen Corporation's typical grant size?
Fanny Allen Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,240, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fanny Allen Corporation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Fanny Allen Corporation give grants?
Fanny Allen Corporation gives mostly in Vermont: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (9 grants) and Middlebury, VT (2 grants).
Does Fanny Allen Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Fanny Allen Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fanny Allen Corporation's largest grantees?
Fanny Allen Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Vermont Catholic Charities Inc ($30,000), John Graham Housing & Services ($20,000) and Burlington Dismas House ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fanny Allen Corporation?
Fanny Allen Corporation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $330K.
What does Fanny Allen Corporation fund?
The corporation’s stated mission is to support and grant funds to other not-for-profit organizations in Vermont that serve the poor and those most in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fanny Allen Corporation?
Fanny Allen Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fannyallen.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fanny Allen Corporation's EIN?
Fanny Allen Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2495808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fanny Allen Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fanny-allen-corporation-morg_f13d9117ee854251bd9ae0624d7dc99b
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