The Allison Foundation
The Allison Foundation is a private foundation, based in Livingston, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K.
The Allison Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allison Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,500
- +339.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,833
- +192.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $54,318
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% 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 Allison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($25K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Allison Foundation gives
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 177% 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 $7K (2023) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc Morristown, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of NJ Clifton, NJ | General Charitable Purposesgeneral Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,318 | $28,860 | $33,525 | $32,500 | 3 | $33,500 | $18,933 |
| 2023 | $57,263 | $6,934 | $8,454 | $7,400 | 2 | $8,400 | $10,309 |
| 2022 | $58,783 | $-12,120 | $27,132 | $26,101 | 1 | $27,101 | $11,176 |
| 2021 | $98,035 | $11,212 | $16,031 | $15,000 | 1 | $16,000 | $14,072 |
| 2020 | $102,854 | $-865 | $16,530 | $15,500 | 4 | — | $11,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Allison Foundation is led by Saul Dennison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Saul Dennison
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellyn Dennison
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Allison Foundation
How much does The Allison Foundation give each year?
The Allison Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
What is The Allison Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allison Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allison Foundation give grants?
The Allison Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Allison Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Allison Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Allison Foundation?
The Allison Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Allison Foundation's EIN?
The Allison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2497060. 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
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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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