James C Allen Charitable Foundation
The James C Allen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Edwards, Colorado. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in several states, including Colorado, Washington, California, Texas, and Florida, and included community, educational, religious, and other charitable organizations.
James C Allen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James C Allen Charitable Foundation gave $130K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Colorado. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,799
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,635
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,200
- Total assets
- $2,414,641
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James C Allen Charitable Foundation
- 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: PO Box 1619, Edwards, CO 81632
Phone: (970) 926-5253
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James C Allen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Social Justice Fund NW ($30K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 114 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Colorado (43%), Washington (32%), California (9%), Texas (8%), and Florida (4%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James C Allen Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $128K (2022) to $210K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Justice Fund NW Seattle, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Avon, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vail Memorial Park Vail, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mountain Pride Avon, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| One for Israel Grapevine, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kingdom Building Ministries Aurora, CO | General Support | $6,000 |
| Vail Valley Salvation Army Edwards, CO | General Support | $5,200 |
| Ironman Foundation Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,414,641 | $284,102 | $196,681 | $129,799 | 17 | $164,747 | $252,168 | $136,710 |
| 2023 | $2,327,262 | $164,069 | $271,376 | $209,700 | 17 | $237,440 | $130,133 | $127,622 |
| 2022 | $2,435,139 | $36,628 | $193,545 | $127,675 | 27 | $151,032 | $2,989 | $138,133 |
| 2021 | $2,600,489 | $346,669 | $236,890 | $168,705 | 26 | $194,209 | $303,988 | $157,038 |
| 2020 | $2,487,955 | $202,075 | $198,341 | $143,862 | 27 | — | $169,533 | $137,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James C Allen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included Colorado Mesa University Foundation, which describes its work as providing financial assistance to students and helping the university provide education to deserving individuals. Mountain Pride describes its work as expanding year-round programming for the LGBTQIA community and establishing supportive, safe spaces. One For Israel describes its mission as bringing churches, ministries, and individuals together for Gospel proclamation in Israel, providing relief to people in need there, and training future leaders. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $129,799. Grants ranged from $1,100 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,200. Listed grants included $30,000 to Social Justice Fund NW; $10,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, The Living Desert, Vail Memorial Park, Mountain Pride, Colorado Mesa University Foundation, and One For Israel; and $6,000 to Kingdom Building Ministries. The filing identifies the grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Allen as President, Barbara Allen as Vice President and Secretary, and Jodi Teague as Treasurer.
James C Allen Charitable Foundation is led by Matthew Allen, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Allen
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Barbara Allen
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Teague
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Matthew Allen (President).
Frequently asked questions about James C Allen Charitable Foundation
How much does James C Allen Charitable Foundation give each year?
James C Allen Charitable Foundation gave $130K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 17 grants.
What is James C Allen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
James C Allen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,200, and its average grant was $7,635, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James C Allen Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does James C Allen Charitable Foundation give grants?
James C Allen Charitable Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (32%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants), Avon, CO (2 grants), Vail, CO (2 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does James C Allen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James C Allen Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James C Allen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
James C Allen Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Social Justice Fund NW ($30,000), Habitat for Humanity ($10,000) and The Living Desert ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James C Allen Charitable Foundation?
James C Allen Charitable Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James C Allen Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included Colorado Mesa University Foundation, which describes its work as providing financial assistance to students and helping the university provide education to deserving individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James C Allen Charitable Foundation?
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 James C Allen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James C Allen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1331519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James C Allen Charitable Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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