Henlopen Foundation Inc
Henlopen Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 25 grants totaling $204,850.
Henlopen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Henlopen Foundation Inc gave $205K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,850
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +2400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,194
- -95.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,640,859
- +71.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Henlopen Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1714 Ne 62Nd Street, Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 954-0988
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henlopen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Surfaid ($38K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 93 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (31%), New York (20%), Washington (15%), and the District of Columbia (15%); Massachusetts received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henlopen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2020) to $249K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Surfaid San Francisco, CA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $30,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $25,000 |
| Some Inc Washington, DC | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $25,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt (DBA Medical Debt Resolution Inc) Boston, MA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Tides Foundation -Fiduciary Parent of the Movement Voters Fund San Francisco, CA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $12,500 |
| Tides Foundation -Fiduciary Parent of Walk the Walk USA San Francisco, CA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $12,500 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Philadelphia, PA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel New York, NY | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,400 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,640,859 | $1,740,558 | $228,653 | $204,850 | 25 | $203,850 | $1,720,130 | $155,755 |
| 2024 | $2,128,954 | $78,907 | $201,370 | $175,000 | 1 | $175,000 | $58,207 | $159,941 |
| 2023 | $2,251,417 | $60,267 | $199,013 | $174,050 | 20 | $174,050 | $40,543 | $148,667 |
| 2022 | $2,390,163 | $133,925 | $279,836 | $249,000 | 27 | $249,000 | $106,839 | $176,290 |
| 2021 | $2,536,074 | $181,212 | $221,998 | $200,000 | 20 | — | $161,465 | $160,948 |
| 2020 | $2,576,860 | $1,134 | $184,622 | $165,750 | 14 | — | $26,060 | $145,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henlopen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. SOME says it provides immediate assistance and longer-term services to people who are poor or homeless. ProPublica describes itself as a nonprofit newsroom producing investigative journalism in the public interest. The Cove says it operates and funds a food bank and assists people in Washington’s Methow Valley.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $204,850. Grants ranged from $200 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $30,000 to SurfAid, $25,000 each to the International Rescue Committee and SOME, and $15,000 to Undue Medical Debt. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Brooklyn Public Library and $10,000 to Mary’s Place, and $5,000 each to ACLU Foundation and Akin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Elena G. Allnutt as president, Mary Rose Gasner as treasurer, and Stuart L. Gasner as vice president.
Henlopen Foundation Inc is led by Elena G. Allnutt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elena G. Allnutt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rose Gasner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart L. Gasner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Henlopen Foundation Inc
How much does Henlopen Foundation Inc give each year?
Henlopen Foundation Inc gave $205K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 1 grant.
What is Henlopen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Henlopen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,194, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henlopen Foundation Inc give grants?
Henlopen Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Henlopen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Henlopen Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization" (25 grants).
Who are Henlopen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Henlopen Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Surfaid ($37,700 across 4 grants), International Rescue Committee ($25,000) and Some Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henlopen Foundation Inc?
Henlopen Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henlopen Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henlopen Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henlopen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Henlopen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0006748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henlopen Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Henlopen Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henlopen-foundation-inc-morg_18f4f6473123448ab41882ef8297d8af
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