The Allen Family Foundation
The Allen Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Weldon Spring, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $552K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $144K.
The Allen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allen Family Foundation gave $295K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,000
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,167
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $551,538
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Allen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Relevate Group Inc ($110K). Together the top 6 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 38 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Allen Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 811% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2022) to $329K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Relevate Group Inc Franklin, TN | Religious | $110,000 |
| Living Water International Stafford, TX | Religious | $100,000 |
| Youth for Christ Englewood, CO | Religious | $50,000 |
| Help One Now Raleigh, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Burundi Miracle Project St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Every Monday Matters Burbank, CA | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $551,538 | $155,156 | $309,324 | $295,000 | 6 | $295,000 | $143,691 | $36,387 |
| 2023 | $792,262 | $61,897 | $337,578 | $320,000 | 8 | $320,000 | $42,072 | $53,228 |
| 2022 | $1,020,517 | $-130,003 | $236,894 | $220,000 | 6 | $220,000 | $15,237 | $63,081 |
| 2021 | $1,460,625 | $349,909 | $267,540 | $245,500 | 13 | $245,500 | $330,447 | $73,655 |
| 2020 | $1,533,868 | $104,161 | $357,606 | $329,000 | 5 | — | $87,151 | $70,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Allen Family Foundation is led by Kristi Allen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristi Allen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Aucker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Aucker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Feltes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Allen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hunter Feltes (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Allen Family Foundation
How much does The Allen Family Foundation give each year?
The Allen Family Foundation gave $295K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $320K across 8 grants.
What is The Allen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allen Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $49,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allen Family Foundation give grants?
The Allen Family Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (34%) and Colorado (17%).
Does The Allen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Allen Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Allen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Allen Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Relevate Group Inc ($110,000), Living Water International ($100,000) and Youth for Christ ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Allen Family Foundation?
The Allen Family Foundation reported $552K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Allen Family Foundation's EIN?
The Allen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3769447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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