The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in several states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Wyoming and Tennessee.
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 161 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Wyoming. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,475,239
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 161
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,163
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $23,878,534
- +10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (42 of 160, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation
- 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: Co Thomas N Long PO Box 87, Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: (307) 635-0710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wyoming Foundation ($330K). Together the top 10 received $848K.
Grant Size Distribution
760 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 731 grants of 760 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 33% to Tennessee, 9% to New York, and 2% each to North Carolina and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 161 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 42 of 160 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 161 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | General Support | $329,546 |
| Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Nashville, TN | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $76,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County Cheyenne, WY | General Support | $56,746 |
| Nashville Symphony Nashville, TN | General Support | $40,000 |
| Centenial Park Conservation Nashville, TN | General Support | $40,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio Nashville, TN | General Support | $35,746 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum Nashville, TN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Frist Art Museum Nashville, TN | General Support | $35,000 |
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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 | $23,878,534 | $4,383,708 | $2,136,188 | $1,475,239 | 161 | $1,475,239 | $3,775,359 | $1,590,977 |
| 2024 | $21,631,014 | $1,549,227 | $1,813,347 | $1,333,344 | 141 | $1,333,344 | $1,076,724 | $1,475,240 |
| 2023 | $21,895,134 | $1,356,812 | $1,870,423 | $1,355,997 | 133 | $1,355,997 | $864,483 | $1,333,344 |
| 2022 | $22,408,745 | $1,831,070 | $1,968,804 | $1,406,751 | 175 | $1,406,751 | $1,274,017 | $1,355,996 |
| 2021 | $22,546,479 | $2,193,851 | $1,687,504 | $1,147,440 | 150 | — | $1,691,037 | $1,406,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 grants include support for a university foundation, hospitals, arts and cultural organizations, public media, an animal shelter, and other charitable organizations. The University of Wyoming Foundation describes its mission as lifting up the University of Wyoming through philanthropy. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Nashville Public Radio describes its mission as connecting communities through journalism, storytelling, conversation, and music discovery; the Frist Art Museum says it presents exhibitions and related educational and outreach programs. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 161 grants totaling $1,475,239. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $329,546, with a median of $1,200. The largest listed awards included $329,546 to the University of Wyoming Foundation, $100,000 each to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and the National MS Society, and $76,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other listed recipients included Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County ($56,746), Nashville Symphony ($40,000), and Nashville Public Radio ($35,746).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas N. Long, Nancy Verbrugge, and Carol Kirshner as co-trustees.
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Kirshner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$66K (2021) → $81K (2025)
Thomas N. Long
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$61K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Nancy Verbrugge
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$82K (2022) → $81K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Ver Brugge (2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Nancy Verbrugge (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation
How much does The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 161 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 141 grants.
What is The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $9,163, across 161 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (33%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (30 grants), Nashville, TN (29 grants), Jackson, WY (13 grants) and Washington, DC (10 grants).
Does The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (161 of 161) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wyoming Foundation ($329,546), Vanderbilt Children's Hospital ($100,000) and National Ms Society ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation?
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation reported $23.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for a university foundation, hospitals, arts and cultural organizations, public media, an animal shelter, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation?
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 Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7862257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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