The Allergan Foundation
The Allergan Foundation is a private foundation based in North Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Allergan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allergan Foundation gave $18.4M across 316 grants in 2020 (avg $58K), top state California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $18,354,096
- Grants made (2020)
- 316
- Average grant
- $58,083
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Allergan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing listed an online application and stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also listed restrictions on awards, including that grants were not made to organizations other than 501(c)(3) publicly supported charities, individuals or family requests, private K–12 schools, fundraising events, political activities, or litigation. The filing’s application information is historical and should not be taken as current.
- Review Cycle
- The filing listed May 1 through June 15. This was a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing listed May 1 through June 15.
- Contact
Application contact: The Allergan Foundation
Mailing address: 1 N Waukegan Rd Bldg Ap34-2, North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone: (847) 937-7448
Website: https://www.allerganfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allergan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was UCI Foundation ($2.3M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $7.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($310,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
316 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 316 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars by recipient state were distributed mainly to California (28%), an individual recipient (15%), Florida (12%), Illinois (9%), and New Jersey (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 316 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 316 grants totaling $18.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCI Foundation Irvine, CA | Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology | $2,000,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Psychiatric Residency Program | $1,608,870 |
| NY Presbyterian New York, NY | Youth Anxiety Center and Fellowship Program | $900,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness Chicago, IL | Glaucoma Community Initiative | $500,000 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation Evanston, IL | 2019-2020 Academic Year Scholarships | $416,208 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Covid-19 Emergency Support | $350,000 |
| The Jed Foundation Boston, MA | Jed Campus Programs | $333,333 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $300,000 |
| American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Rolling Meadows, IL | Scholarship Program and Advancement Fund | $250,000 |
| Deedly Miami Beach, FL | Deedly - Middle School Content and Curriculum | $225,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $22,638,597 | $17,046,284 | $18,354,096 | 316 | $5,246,737 | $1,605,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allergan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in its 2020 filing. Its grants included support for an endowed chair in ophthalmology, a glaucoma community initiative, psychiatric and other fellowship programs, academic scholarships, and COVID-19 emergency support.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of work supported. The National Society to Prevent Blindness says it works to prevent blindness and preserve sight through public education, public-health systems of care, and advocacy. Research to Prevent Blindness says it provides organizational and financial resources for eye research. Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds for a teaching and research hospital that provides healthcare to its community. National Merit Scholarship Corporation says it recognizes academically talented U.S. students through nationwide scholarship programs. Direct Relief describes itself as a humanitarian aid organization serving people affected by poverty or emergencies. Other 2020 grantees included organizations whose stated missions address youth philanthropy, suicide prevention, and headache disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 316 grants totaling $18,354,096. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,000,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among its largest grants were $2,000,000 to UCI Foundation for an endowed chair in ophthalmology; $1,608,870 to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation for a psychiatric residency program; $900,000 to NY Presbyterian for a youth anxiety center and fellowship program; and $500,000 to the National Society to Prevent Blindness for a glaucoma community initiative. Other notable grants included $416,208 to National Merit Scholarship Corporation for academic-year scholarships, $350,000 to Direct Relief for COVID-19 emergency support, and $333,333 to The Jed Foundation for campus programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Brenton Saunders as chairman, Gwyn L Grenrock as executive director, Stephen Kaufhold as CFO and treasurer, and Alex Kelly as president. It also listed Gavin Herbert, Kira Schwartz, Lei Meng, Jonathon Kellerman, Susan Stone, and Mayssa Attar as board members; Kira Schwartz was also listed as secretary.
The Allergan Foundation is led by Gwyn L. Grenrock, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Gwyn L. Grenrock
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$512K (2020)
Alex Kelly
President & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Tracie Haas
President, Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Brenton Saunders
Chairman & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Emily A. Weith
Secretary & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Gavin Herbert
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lagunas
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jonathon Kellerman
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Kimberly Cozzo
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Kira Schwartz
Secretary, Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Laura Schumacher
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Lei Meng
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Mayssa Attar
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Melissa Walsh
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Gonzalez
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Stephen Kaufhold
CFO, Treasurer & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Susan Stone
Board Member & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Timothy Kolenda
Assistant Treasurer & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Wayne Klintworth
CFO & As Req'd
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $512K, to Gwyn L Grenrock (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Allergan Foundation
How much does The Allergan Foundation give each year?
The Allergan Foundation gave $18.4M across 316 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Allergan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allergan Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $25,000, and its average grant was $58,083, across 316 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allergan Foundation give grants?
The Allergan Foundation's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (30 grants), Irvine, CA (16 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants) and Morristown, NJ (10 grants).
Does The Allergan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of The Allergan Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 316) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Covid-19 Emergency Support" (92 grants), "Programs" (4 grants) and "Fellowship Program" (3 grants).
Who are The Allergan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Allergan Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include UCI Foundation ($2,254,000 across 5 grants), Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($1,608,870) and NY Presbyterian ($900,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($310,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Allergan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in its 2020 filing. Its grants included support for an endowed chair in ophthalmology, a glaucoma community initiative, psychiatric and other fellowship programs, academic scholarships, and COVID-19 emergency support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allergan Foundation?
The 2020 filing listed an online application and stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Allergan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Allergan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Allergan Foundation's EIN?
The Allergan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0794475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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