Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc
The mission of the Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation (MLAFF) is to support underserved youth across South Florida by providing access to education, healthcare, housing and any other resources needed to thrive, driven by the board's deep personal commitment to the South Florida community and to championing its most underrepresented young residents.
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc gave $750K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $188K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $750,000
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $187,500
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $187,500
- Total assets
- $646,042
- +162.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barry University ($250K). Together the top 4 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $510K (2023) to $750K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barry University Miami, FL | For Educational Purpose | $250,000 |
| Crockett Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | For Mentoring Purpose | $250,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Foundation Tampa, FL | For Mentoring Purpose | $125,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation Miami, FL | For Medical Purpose | $125,000 |
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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 | $646,042 | $1,149,612 | $750,170 | $750,000 | 4 | $32,441 |
| 2023 | $246,600 | $760,220 | $513,620 | $510,000 | 4 | $6,599 |
About Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Miami Shores, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $646K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $750K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc is led by Matthew Allen, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Allen
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth G. Allen
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayson Yao
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc
How much does Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc gave $750K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $510K across 4 grants.
What is Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $187,500, and its average grant was $187,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc?
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc reported $646K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1762955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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