Foundation for Allen Schools
To provide scholarships to graduating high school students in the Allen Independent School District. The Foundation also supports educational programs and educators in the District through Grant awards.
Foundation for Allen Schools at a glance
In short: Foundation for Allen Schools gave $248K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $248K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $247,863
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $247,863
- Median grant
- $247,863
- Total assets
- $1,969,128
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Allen Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allen ISD ($248K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allen ISD Allen, TX | Teacher Assistance | $247,863 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,969,128 | $742,125 | $725,995 | $247,863 | 1 | $118,017 |
| 2024 | $1,856,091 | $745,901 | $728,780 | — | — | $104,573 |
| 2023 | $1,706,329 | $673,821 | $707,101 | — | — | $81,233 |
| 2022 | $1,649,991 | $699,328 | $737,537 | — | — | $106,239 |
| 2021 | $2,018,782 | $552,072 | $454,034 | — | — | $58,837 |
| 2019 | $1,519,939 | $683,281 | $476,686 | — | — | $78,920 |
About Foundation for Allen Schools
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Allen Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Allen, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $248K. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Allen Schools is led by Joe Vanek, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Vanek
President
Vice President Marketing → Vice President Development, 2023
Vice President Development → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Bullock
Superintendent
Suoperintend → Superintendent, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Brill
Secretary
Board Member → Vice President Finance, 2023
Vice President Finance → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Newcomer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tinsman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Underwood
Board Member
Vice President Programs → Vice President Marketing, 2023
Vice President Marketing → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindye Piepenburg
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Frair
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammie James
Board Member
Bopard Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Bayle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Reed
Vice President Programs
Board Member → Vice President Programs, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Thompson
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Walker
Vice President Marketing & Events
Board Member → Vice President Marketing & Events, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Babar Chaundhry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Cuevas
Vice President Development
Board Member → Vice President Development, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sinclair
Vice President Finance
Boaerd Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President Finance, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Perry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Pitcock
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Mixon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Misch
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Raney
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Jungmann
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Dittrich
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Polly Montgomery
School Board Liason
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Susan Olinger (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Theresa Ginsburg (2019–2024) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Timothy Bray (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michel Ann Coleman (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tonya Walker (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Chambers (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Fiedler (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Abiog (2023–2024) — School Board Liason
- Former: Christine Caplinger (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Desmond Bibbs (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dorothy Bennett (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Simpson (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Neil Riddick (2019–2022) — Vice President Development
- Former: Jason Johnston (2021–2022) — Staff Liason
- Former: Kevin Cameron (2021–2022) — School Board Liason
- Former: Phyllis Spain (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Oilnger (2021–2022) — Vice President Finance & Govt
- Former: Jesse Sanchez (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Valent (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kit McKee (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Martha Bahnman (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Neil Fonville (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Sprecher (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Howard (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jalauna Dawson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Kerr (2019) — President
- Former: Latricia Smith (2019) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Laura Ryan (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Sue Daniel (2019) — Nominating C
- Former: Pam Heinrich (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Toups (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Sabrina Dorris (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Wilson (2019) — Vice President Development
- Former: Vasta Ramanathan (2019) — Aisd Boad of
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 Foundation for Allen Schools
How much does Foundation for Allen Schools give each year?
Foundation for Allen Schools gave $248K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Foundation for Allen Schools?
Foundation for Allen Schools reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $742K.
What is Foundation for Allen Schools?
Foundation for Allen Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Allen, TX. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Foundation for Allen Schools operate?
Foundation for Allen Schools has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Foundation for Allen Schools's EIN?
Foundation for Allen Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2750519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
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