The Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. It supports youth empowerment, efforts to disrupt relationship abuse, and nonprofit leadership development.
The Allstate Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allstate Foundation gave $38.0M across 2,010 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,049,479
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2,010
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,930
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $89,291,476
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (18% 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 Allstate Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists a letter of proposal as the required material and Ellen Lisak as the contact. Awards must be within the United States.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals are reviewed as received.
- Deadline
- Proposals are reviewed as received.
- Contact
Application contact: Ellen Lisak
Mailing address: 3100 Sanders Road Suite 201, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 402-3497
Website: https://allstatecorporation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allstate Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc ($2.6M across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $14.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,127), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8,742 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8,353 grants of 8,742 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards must be within the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Washington, DC (18%), Illinois (17%), New York (15%), California (12%), and Virginia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2,010 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Allstate Foundation gives
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 844% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34.5M (2022) to $38.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 2,010 grants totaling $38.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc Washington, DC | Moving Ahead Coalition Grant Pass Through | $2,000,000 |
| Cara Program Chicago, IL | General Operating Support for Cara Collective | $1,000,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities Inc New York, NY | Comprehensive Reentry Services for Justice-Involved Adults | $1,000,000 |
| Echoing Green Inc New York, NY | Echoing Green General Operating Grant | $1,000,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | General support for research and advocacy for native economic justice | $1,000,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc Baltimore, MD | Center for Opportunity, Race and Justice | $1,000,000 |
| National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Dev Washington, DC | Improving Economic Outcomes for Aa and NHPI Communities | $1,000,000 |
| New Profit Inc Boston, MA | New Profit General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc Bronx, NY | Advancing Economic Equity Through Thriving It Careers | $1,000,000 |
| Policylink Oakland, CA | Advancing shared prosperity and combatting discrimination through corporate action | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $89,291,476 | $43,892,493 | $41,517,450 | $38,049,479 | 2,010 | $38,199,236 | $8,774,141 | $4,526,177 |
| 2023 | $77,865,078 | $1,423,477 | $37,942,377 | $34,814,189 | 2,161 | $37,740,896 | $10,297,981 | $4,979,815 |
| 2022 | $106,235,531 | $26,508,420 | $36,196,267 | $34,529,498 | 2,101 | $36,358,349 | $13,649,112 | $5,363,101 |
| 2021 | $112,475,932 | $31,277,614 | $39,935,433 | $37,011,475 | 2,469 | $39,170,090 | $27,073,783 | $6,498,208 |
| 2020 | $109,636,417 | $31,659,405 | $42,202,344 | $35,748,231 | 1 | — | $17,273,611 | $5,831,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allstate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.5M 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
The foundation says it empowers youth and disrupts the cycle of relationship abuse, while investing in nonprofit leaders. Its relationship-abuse work supports survivors’ financial security, healthy-relationship education to help prevent future abuse, and capacity and advocate wellness in the domestic violence nonprofit sector. Its youth initiatives engage young people in service and equip adults to support them. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers free professional development, including online training and executive development in partnership with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. The foundation says more than 50,000 nonprofit professionals have participated in its programs.
Its 2024 grants also show support for organizations working on economic opportunity, equity, and community leadership. For example, grantee REDF describes its mission as investing in businesses that support the talents of people facing barriers to employment. First Nations Development Institute says it advances the participation of tribes, tribal members, and Indigenous peoples in the economy. Per Scholas describes its work as advancing economic mobility through training and employer connections, while PolicyLink describes its work as building a multiracial democracy and an equitable economy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 2,010 grants totaling $38,049,479. Grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2 million to the National Network to End Domestic Violence for a Moving Ahead Coalition grant pass-through, and $1 million each to CARA Program for general operating support; Center for Employment Opportunities for reentry services; First Nations Development Institute for research and advocacy for Native economic justice; and Per Scholas for economic equity through IT careers. Other $1 million grants included support for Echoing Green, NAACP Empowerment Programs, National Coalition for an individual recipient American Community Development, New Profit, PolicyLink, REDF, and UnidosUS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Wilson as chairman and president; Elizabeth Brady as vice president and secretary; Julie Cho and Elliot Stultz as vice presidents and assistant secretaries; John Dugenske as vice president and CIO; Alexandra Band as vice president and treasurer; Carol Lundahl and Joseph Washburn as vice presidents and assistant treasurers; Jennifer Brown as assistant secretary; and Christine DeBiase as trustee.
The Allstate Foundation is led by Thomas J. Wilson, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas J. Wilson
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse E Merten
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Rizzo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Q Prindiville
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suren Gupta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Debiase
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zulfikar Jeevanjee
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol E. Lundahl
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Brady
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E Dugenske
Vice President & CIO
Vice President & Chief Investment Officer → Vice President & CIO, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Band
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Washburn
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Stultz
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brown
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Cho
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Daniel G. Gordon (2020–2023) — Vice President & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Lisette S Willemsen (2020–2023) — Vice President & Assistant Assistant Secretary
- Former: Robert Toohey (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Terrance Williams (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Carolyn D Blair (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Don Civgin (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Glenn T Shapiro (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rhonda S Ferguson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Pedraja (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Steven E Shebik (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Susan L Lees (2020) — Trustee
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 Allstate Foundation
How much does The Allstate Foundation give each year?
The Allstate Foundation gave $38.0M across 2,010 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34.8M across 2,161 grants.
What is The Allstate Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allstate Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $18,930, across 2,010 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allstate Foundation give grants?
The Allstate Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (101 grants), Washington, DC (48 grants), New York, NY (41 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (38 grants).
Does The Allstate Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Allstate Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 2,010) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Employee Helping Hands" (766 grants), "Agent - Individual HH" (573 grants) and "Helping Hands Group Grants" (239 grants).
Who are The Allstate Foundation's largest grantees?
The Allstate Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc ($2,619,325 across 7 grants), National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc ($2,398,000 across 7 grants) and Charities Aid Foundation America ($2,013,281 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,127), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Allstate Foundation?
The Allstate Foundation reported $89.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Allstate Foundation fund?
The foundation says it empowers youth and disrupts the cycle of relationship abuse, while investing in nonprofit leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allstate Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Allstate Foundation's EIN?
The Allstate Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6116535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Allstate Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-allstate-foundation-morg_f51f442196a644ba8d71f1cd61f3ca71
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