The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $740,034 to charitable organizations.
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation gave $740K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Georgia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $740,034
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,240
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,803,518
- +17.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (65% 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 Calvin and Marisa Allen 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: 1550 Brookhaven Hill, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 266-9448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spiritual Studies Institutechurch of Spiritual Studies ($150K). Together the top 10 received $620K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 110 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia accounted for 65% of grant dollars, California 22%, Maryland 4%, North Carolina 3%, and Oklahoma 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 139% 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 $592K (2020) to $740K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Studies Institutechurch of Spiritual Studies Valley Center, CA | To support creating a learning environment, which offers numerous opportunities to unlock healing | $150,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Atlanta, GA | To provide quality care to children with special healthcare needs | $75,000 |
| Chi Phi Educational Trust Suwanee, GA | The Vic Pryles Memorial Scholarship and Eta Chapter | $67,200 |
| John Cheatham Medical Foundation Jesup, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Woodward Academy College Park, GA | To support the mission of the academy - combining the proud traditions of atlanta's oldest | $42,500 |
| Atlanta Classical Academy (Northside Education Inc) Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $33,334 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc La Plata, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $27,000 |
| American Legion Post 29 (Veteran's Memorial 5K) Marietta, GA | To support the vision of honoring the legacy of time, honor, and values | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society Atlanta, GA | Have a Heart Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,803,518 | $3,071,225 | $907,075 | $740,034 | 21 | $789,118 | $544,472 | $566,435 |
| 2024 | $6,660,166 | $446,213 | $760,355 | $610,200 | 22 | $655,698 | $341,556 | $488,594 |
| 2023 | $6,974,340 | $268,875 | $765,076 | $615,200 | 21 | $663,720 | $167,519 | $456,276 |
| 2022 | $7,470,543 | $313,931 | $771,043 | $605,200 | 20 | $649,767 | $192,122 | $479,118 |
| 2021 | $7,927,813 | $825,419 | $800,180 | $661,200 | 26 | $700,467 | $725,546 | $536,569 |
| 2020 | $7,902,585 | $-55,291 | $738,686 | $592,200 | 24 | — | $60,726 | $459,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $566K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Chi Phi Educational Trust describes its work as promoting scholarship, developing character, improving educational facilities, and supporting charitable causes. Woodward Academy describes itself as providing college-preparatory education for students from pre-K through grade 12. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing says it supports the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active-duty military personnel and veterans through fly fishing and related activities.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes providing food and community regardless of means (A Place at the Table), rescuing animals (Paradise Dreams Animal Sanctuary and Angels Among Us Pet Rescue), and reducing animal overpopulation while educating the public (Humane Society of Blue Ridge).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $740,034. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $150,000 to Spiritual Studies Institute Church of Spiritual Studies, for a learning environment offering opportunities for healing; $125,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta for general charitable purposes; $75,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children for care for children with special healthcare needs; and $67,200 to Chi Phi Educational Trust for the Vic Pryles Memorial Scholarship and Eta Chapter.
Other reported grants included $50,000 to John Cheatham Medical Foundation for general charitable purposes, $42,500 to Woodward Academy to support its mission, and $27,000 to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Calvin Allen Jr. as treasurer, Carol Allen as director, Anne Cheatham as president, and Elizabeth Cheatham McNairy as director.
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation is led by Anne Cheatham, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Cheatham
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Elizabeth Cheatham McNairy
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Allen
Director
On filings since 2024
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Allen Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Caorl Allen (2020–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Calvin Allen Jr (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation
How much does The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation give each year?
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation gave $740K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $610K across 22 grants.
What is The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,240, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation give grants?
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Spiritual Studies Institutechurch of Spiritual Studies ($150,000), First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta ($125,000) and Shriners Hospital for Children ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation?
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $789K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $566K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Chi Phi Educational Trust describes its work as promoting scholarship, developing character, improving educational facilities, and supporting charitable causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Calvin and Marisa Allen 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 Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's EIN?
The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3325134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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