Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
The Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. A family foundation dating back to 1994, it supports charitable organizations serving Colorado, New Mexico, and Southwest Florida, with grants intended to improve quality of life for children, adults, older adults, animals, and people who are physically challenged.
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation gave $831K across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Colorado. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $830,870
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,839
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,216,589
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (21 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (36% 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 Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
- How to Apply
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Begin with an online letter of inquiry if the organization has not received a grant in the past 12 months. The LOI should include a summarized project description, amount requested, program area, funding type, location, and IRS Form 990. Applicants invited to proceed submit a full application online.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists LOIs from November through May, online applications through July, grant decisions by the end of September, and fund distribution in October.
- Deadline
- The website lists LOIs from November through May, online applications through July, grant decisions by the end of…
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Allegretti
Mailing address: 1333 Caloosa Vista Road, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: (224) 655-6405
Website: https://allegrettifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
Who Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South West Florida Horse Rescue Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
507 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 506 grants of 507 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Colorado, New Mexico, and Southwest Florida as the communities it serves. Its website’s eligibility criteria describe the eligible locations as Colorado, Florida, and New Mexico. In 2025, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 36% to recipients in Florida; other reported recipient-state shares were Illinois 9%, Arizona 8%, and California 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 94 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $743K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $831K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South West Florida Horse Rescue Inc Punta Gorda, FL | Animals | $40,000 |
| Fundamental Needs Inc Dolores, CO | Special Population Support | $35,000 |
| Canine Companions Orlando, FL | Special Population Support | $33,370 |
| Hartt Phoenix, AZ | Animals | $30,000 |
| AFS Intercultural Programs - Colorado Rockies Area Team Louviers, CO | Education | $27,500 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society Fort Myers, FL | Animals | $25,000 |
| Denver Public Schools Foundation Denver, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Basic Emergency Aid | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc Fort Myers, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon Youth Flagstaff, AZ | Youth Development | $20,000 |
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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 | $15,216,589 | $762,405 | $1,387,533 | $830,870 | 94 | $830,870 | $665,021 | $902,934 |
| 2024 | $15,841,717 | $1,739,546 | $1,165,309 | $743,000 | 80 | $743,000 | $1,644,810 | $818,259 |
| 2023 | $15,267,480 | $-430,396 | $1,145,607 | $805,000 | 96 | $805,000 | $354,809 | $737,588 |
| 2022 | $16,843,483 | $941,691 | $1,403,903 | $1,062,473 | 139 | $1,062,473 | $843,627 | $896,939 |
| 2021 | $17,305,695 | $1,227,522 | $1,308,410 | $969,473 | 98 | — | $1,099,207 | $970,306 |
| 2020 | $17,386,583 | $-126,171 | $1,293,703 | $974,923 | 107 | — | $357,957 | $971,023 |
| 2019 | $18,806,457 | $206,967 | $1,292,125 | $1,019,944 | 98 | — | $468,286 | $986,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $903K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to charitable organizations that improve the lives, minds, health, and well-being of children, adults, older adults, animals, and people who are physically challenged, and to support quality of life and dignity through humanitarian assistance, medical treatment, housing, education, and the arts.
The foundation considers proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations that align with its mission, keep books available to potential contributors, and comply with reporting laws. Its website says it does not award grants to individuals, endowments, religious organizations, events, or organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of work represented in the foundation’s giving. South West Florida Horse Rescue says it works to save neglected, abused, and forgotten horses and donkeys in Southwest Florida. Fundamental Needs describes its work as addressing gaps in access to clean drinking water, electricity, education, and vocational opportunities in underserved U.S. communities. Gulf Coast Humane Society says it provides refuge and medical care for companion animals and facilitates adoptions. Grand Canyon Youth describes educational outdoor expeditions connecting young people with rivers and canyons in the Southwest. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida says it leads community efforts to fight hunger.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $830,870. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to South West Florida Horse Rescue, $35,000 to Fundamental Needs, $33,370 to Canine Companions, $30,000 to HARTT, and $27,500 to AFS Intercultural Programs – Colorado Rockies Area Team. Other grants of $20,000 went to organizations including Denver Public Schools Foundation, Food Bank of the Rockies, Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Grand Canyon Youth, Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, and Misericordia Foundation.
Organizations that have not received a grant from the foundation in the past 12 months are instructed to begin with a letter of inquiry. The foundation may invite organizations whose proposals fit its mission to submit a full application. The website’s application materials call for information on the organization, its programs and partnerships, the proposed project, measurable results, duration, other funding, total project cost, and financial audit and budget materials. Recipients must submit a post-grant report, which the foundation says it will reference in future grantmaking. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists a proposal format, names Karen Allegretti as the contact for applying, and gives no deadline or award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Allegretti as president, Kim Allegretti as vice president, Karen Allegretti as secretary, Philip James Allegretti as treasurer, and Thomas Bucaro as director.
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation is led by James Allegretti, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Allegretti
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Thomas Bucaro
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Karen Allegretti
Secretary
Director → President, 2020
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $75K (2025)
Kim Allegretti
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$22K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Philip James Allegretti
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carol Allegretti (2019–2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Karen Allegretti (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
How much does Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation give each year?
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation gave $831K across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $743K across 80 grants.
What is Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,839, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation give grants?
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (21 grants), Ft Myers, FL (17 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animals" (16 grants), "Special Population Support" (14 grants) and "Community Services" (13 grants).
Who are Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include South West Florida Horse Rescue Inc ($40,000), Fundamental Needs Inc ($35,000) and Canine Companions ($33,370), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation?
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $831K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $903K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to charitable organizations that improve the lives, minds, health, and well-being of children, adults, older adults, animals, and people who are physically challenged, and to support quality of life and dignity through humanitarian assistance, medical treatment, housing, education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation?
Begin with an online letter of inquiry if the organization has not received a grant in the past 12 months. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's EIN?
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4110761. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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