McAllister Foundation Inc
McAllister Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Red Lion, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $100,000, including support for organizations addressing homelessness, disability services, humanitarian aid, food security, and health-related causes.
McAllister Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McAllister Foundation Inc gave $100K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,688
- Total assets
- $1,637,552
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% 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 McAllister 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: 2720 Maple Dr, Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (407) 352-0023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McAllister Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Matthews House Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Red Lion, Pennsylvania. In 2024, 40% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to New York, 10% to Colorado, 9% to Pennsylvania, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McAllister Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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 $100K (2021) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews House Inc Naples, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Community Reach Westminster, CO | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund New York, NY | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Ascension Church Orlando, FL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals Chicago, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women and Children Naples, FL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| ALS Association Washington, DC | General Operations | $4,375 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | General Operations | $4,375 |
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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 | $1,637,552 | $177,253 | $263,651 | $100,000 | 16 | $100,000 | $131,006 | $106,847 |
| 2023 | $1,723,950 | $80,540 | $199,849 | $105,000 | 15 | $105,000 | $29,408 | $104,854 |
| 2022 | $1,843,259 | $60,163 | $260,000 | $170,000 | 15 | $215,000 | $15,163 | $117,963 |
| 2021 | $2,043,096 | $140,600 | $204,921 | $100,000 | 14 | — | $83,936 | $123,776 |
| 2020 | $2,107,417 | $100,864 | $296,271 | $165,000 | 15 | — | $19,963 | $126,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McAllister Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, St. Matthew’s House says it works to ensure people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have a path from crisis to contribution. Easterseals says it provides services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. Direct Relief describes its work as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. York County Food Bank says its mission is to increase access to nutritious food and community resources in York County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $4,688. The largest listed grants were $30,000 to St. Matthews House Inc.; $10,000 to Community Reach; and $7,500 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Other listed recipients included Ascension Church, Direct Relief, Easter Seals, Michael J Fox Foundation, Shelter for Abused Women and Children, ALS Association, Cure Alzheimer's Fund, St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, and York County Food Bank. The listed grants were for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah A. Jackson as president and Thomas Elrod as vice-president.
McAllister Foundation Inc is led by Deborah A. Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah A. Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Thomas Elrod
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $45K, to Thomas Elrod (Vice-President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McAllister Foundation Inc
How much does McAllister Foundation Inc give each year?
McAllister Foundation Inc gave $100K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 15 grants.
What is McAllister Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McAllister Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,688, and its average grant was $6,250, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McAllister Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does McAllister Foundation Inc give grants?
McAllister Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), York, PA (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does McAllister Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McAllister Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McAllister Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McAllister Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Matthews House Inc ($30,000), Community Reach ($10,000) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McAllister Foundation Inc?
McAllister Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (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 McAllister Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, St. Matthew’s House says it works to ensure people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have a path from crisis to contribution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McAllister 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 McAllister Foundation Inc's EIN?
McAllister Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7033812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McAllister 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McAllister Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcallister-foundation-inc-morg_4c660bb9d82f4544b81c409bd80d1d91
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