The Allyn Foundation Inc
The Allyn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naperville, Illinois. In 2025, it reported 67 grants totaling $340,000 to charitable organizations working in areas that included environmental programs, family services, medical research, museums, community services, music, and individual services.
The Allyn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Allyn Foundation Inc gave $340K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $340,000
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,075
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,479,437
- +14.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (7 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Allyn Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Westmoreland Lane, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (978) 766-9327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allyn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sierra Club Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
393 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 393 grants of 393 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois received 46% of grant dollars, Massachusetts 11%, Florida 11%, Washington, D.C. 7%, and Maryland 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Allyn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 67 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2023) to $435K (2021). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | Environmental Programs | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Family Services | $14,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Environmental Programs | $10,000 |
| The Field Museum Chicago, IL | Museum Programs | $10,000 |
| Wellness House Hinsdale, IL | Individual Services | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Community Services | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Family Services | $8,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association Highland Park, IL | Music Programs | $8,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Museum Programs | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,479,437 | $532,627 | $346,115 | $340,000 | 67 | $341,139 | $532,436 | $331,326 |
| 2024 | $1,292,924 | $136,097 | $295,061 | $290,000 | 65 | $291,095 | $292,120 | $304,714 |
| 2023 | $1,295,674 | $131,714 | $271,267 | $270,000 | 66 | $271,054 | $243,325 | $261,890 |
| 2022 | $1,983,176 | $185,464 | $410,371 | $405,000 | 94 | $406,024 | $231,252 | $399,689 |
| 2021 | $2,161,973 | $179,729 | $440,540 | $435,000 | 101 | $436,065 | $375,258 | $437,105 |
| 2020 | $2,226,805 | $199,528 | $371,452 | $360,000 | 91 | — | $326,497 | $364,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allyn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for environmental programs, family services, medical research, museum programs, individual services, community services, music programs, and legal services.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Sierra Club Foundation says it works to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment. Wellness House says it offers programs to support people affected by cancer. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger, while Ravinia Festival Association describes itself as a not-for-profit music festival presenting performances by leading artists.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $340,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $15,000 to the Sierra Club Foundation for environmental programs; $14,000 to the American Red Cross for family services; and $10,000 each to the American Heart Association for medical research, Chicago Botanic Garden for environmental programs, The Field Museum for museum programs, and Wellness House for individual services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon A. Taylor as president and director; John W. Allyn Jr. as vice president and director; and Pauline S. Allyn and Matthew A. Taylor as directors.
The Allyn Foundation Inc is led by Sharon A. Taylor, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon A. Taylor
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Allyn Jr.
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline S. Allyn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cynthia A. Stuhley (2020–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Allyn Foundation Inc
How much does The Allyn Foundation Inc give each year?
The Allyn Foundation Inc gave $340K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $290K across 65 grants.
What is The Allyn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Allyn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,075, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Allyn Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Allyn Foundation Inc give grants?
The Allyn Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants), Boston, MA (7 grants), Sarasota, FL (7 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Allyn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on The Allyn Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (8 grants), "Family Services" (8 grants) and "Community Services" (6 grants).
Who are The Allyn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Allyn Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sierra Club Foundation ($15,000), American Red Cross ($14,000) and American Heart Association ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Allyn Foundation Inc?
The Allyn Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $341K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Allyn Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for environmental programs, family services, medical research, museum programs, individual services, community services, music programs, and legal services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allyn Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Allyn Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Allyn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7025589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Allyn Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Allyn Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-allyn-foundation-inc-morg_c4b97740414849819a4f7930fbcc45ec
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