The Allkins Family Foundation
The Allkins Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portage, Michigan. In 2024, it gave $102,520 through 20 grants, all to recipients in Michigan.
The Allkins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allkins Family Foundation gave $103K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,520
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,126
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $82,610
- +106.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Allkins Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit materials in writing to the board. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no deadlines for application submissions.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no deadlines for application submissions.
- Contact
Application contact: Cody Allkins
Mailing address: 5207 Portage Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
Phone: (269) 385-6292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allkins Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Michigan University ($37K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Michigan. Listed recipients include organizations in Kalamazoo and Portage, among other Michigan locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Allkins Family Foundation gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2024) to $107K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship Fund | $36,520 |
| Bronson Health Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphonyy Orchestra Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Country Day School Portage, MI | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Gilmore Piano Festival Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Cancer Center Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund Portage, MI | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Talons Out Honor Flight Portage, MI | General Fund | $1,200 |
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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 | $82,610 | $147,652 | $105,025 | $102,520 | 20 | $102,520 | $5,145 |
| 2023 | $39,983 | $149,534 | $109,551 | $106,962 | 20 | $109,551 | $4,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allkins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Bronson Health Foundation describes itself as connecting philanthropic support with Bronson’s healing missions; Big Brothers Big Sisters says it creates and supports one-to-one youth mentoring relationships; and First Day Shoe Fund says it provides new athletic shoes at no cost to students at Kalamazoo County public elementary schools.
Other supported organizations describe work in education, health care, the arts, and services for veterans. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $102,520. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $36,520, with a median of $1,100. Notable grants included $36,520 to Western Michigan University for a scholarship fund, $15,000 to Bronson Health Foundation for its general fund, $10,000 each to Kalamazoo Symphonyy Orchestra for its general fund and an individual recipient Community College Foundation for a scholarship fund, and $7,000 to Kalamazoo Country Day School for its general fund.
The 2024 filing also lists grants of $6,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, $5,000 to Gilmore Piano Festival, $2,000 to West Michigan Cancer Center, $1,500 to First Day Shoe Fund, and $1,200 to Talons Out Honor Flight.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cody Allkins as president and director, Patrick Allkins as treasurer and director, and Janis Frizzo as secretary and director.
The Allkins Family Foundation is led by Cody Allkins, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cody Allkins
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janis Frizzo
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Allkins
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Allkins Family Foundation
How much does The Allkins Family Foundation give each year?
The Allkins Family Foundation gave $103K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 20 grants.
What is The Allkins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allkins Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $5,126, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allkins Family Foundation give grants?
The Allkins Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (13 grants) and Portage, MI (4 grants).
Does The Allkins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Allkins Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Allkins Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Allkins Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Western Michigan University ($36,520), Bronson Health Foundation ($15,000) and Kalamazoo Symphonyy Orchestra ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Allkins Family Foundation?
The Allkins Family Foundation reported $83K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Allkins Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allkins Family Foundation?
Submit materials in writing to the board. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Allkins Family Foundation's EIN?
The Allkins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1980623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Allkins Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-allkins-family-foundation-morg_781ed364636043fc885d9a11bf81d244
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