Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $21,360 to charitable organizations.
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen at a glance
In short: Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen gave $21K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,360
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,424
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $57,784
- -8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (87% 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 Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1017 35Th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (773) 317-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra ($10K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 7% to Tennessee, 5% to New York, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $675 repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 554% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 1% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $23K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Elmhurst, IL | Where Needed | $10,000 |
| Elmhusrt Art Museum Elmhurst, IL | Where Needed | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Where Needed | $1,500 |
| First United Methodist Church Elmhurst, IL | Where Needed | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Where Needed | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Where Needed | $1,000 |
| Chicago Yacht Club Chicago, IL | Where Needed | $350 |
| Habitat for Humanity Wheaton, IL | Where Needed | $250 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital Chocago, IL | Where Needed | $250 |
| Make a Wish - Illinois Chicago, IL | Where Needed | $250 |
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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 | $57,784 | $16,178 | $21,609 | $21,360 | 15 | $21,609 | $16,178 | — |
| 2024 | $63,215 | $-1,763 | $16,072 | $16,039 | 10 | $16,072 | $8,447 | — |
| 2023 | $81,050 | $11,076 | $27 | — | — | $27 | $2,248 | $5,307 |
| 2022 | $70,001 | $7,615 | $3,904 | $3,264 | 6 | $3,904 | $7,615 | $3,951 |
| 2021 | $66,292 | $13,212 | $23,150 | $23,150 | 12 | $31,369 | — | $5,194 |
| 2020 | $73,432 | $6,778 | $10,460 | $10,280 | 9 | — | $6,881 | $4,897 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2025 grants went to organizations including an orchestra, an art museum, churches, hospitals, and charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $21,360. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $250. Its largest reported grants included $10,000 to Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and $5,000 to Elmhurst Art Museum, both in Elmhurst, Illinois; $1,500 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee; and $1,000 each to First United Methodist Church in Elmhurst, Doctors Without Borders in New York, and the Salvation Army in Chicago. The filing lists grant purposes as “where needed.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sally J. Allen as President/Sec, Peter N. Allen as Treasurer, and Julie Allen as Director.
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen is led by Sally J. Allen, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally J. Allen
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Peter N. Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raymond J Allen (2020–2022) — Presidenttreasurer
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 Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen
How much does Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen give each year?
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen gave $21K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's typical grant size?
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,424, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen that year got $1K on average.
Where does Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen give grants?
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen gives mostly in Illinois: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Elmhurst, IL (3 grants).
Does Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Where Needed" (15 grants).
Who are Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's largest grantees?
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's largest 2025 grantees include Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra ($10,000), Elmhusrt Art Museum ($5,000) and St Judes Childrens Hospital ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen?
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2025 grants went to organizations including an orchestra, an art museum, churches, hospitals, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's EIN?
Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3311158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Raymond J Allen and Sally J Allen 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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