The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Great Neck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K.
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,210
- +44.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,202
- -76.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $355
- Total assets
- $145,130
- -68.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Silver Shields Fdtn ($5K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 318% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $600 (2023) to $36K (2019). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Shields Fdtn New York, NY | to supportthe charity,sfunction | $5,000 |
| Micheal J Fox Foundation New York, NY | To Supportthe Charityfunctions | $1,000 |
| Bidawee Wantagh, NY | To Support Animal Adoption | $360 |
| Northwell Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | To Support North Shore Hospital | $350 |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue Huntington, NY | To Support Animal Adoption | $300 |
| St Jude Hospital Memphis, TN | To Support Illchildren | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,130 | $19,570 | $26,760 | $7,210 | 6 | — |
| 2024 | $461,793 | $23,569 | $27,804 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $487,768 | $14,756 | $27,031 | $600 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $489,792 | $11,161 | $10,110 | $1,725 | 7 | $4,059 |
| 2021 | $424,682 | $10,716 | $35,935 | $7,700 | 14 | $37,152 |
| 2020 | $412,749 | $682 | $43,067 | $5,198 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | $453,219 | $10,048 | $63,045 | $36,336 | 17 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George J. Dippell Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Janet Dippell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $8K, to Janet Dippell (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation
How much does The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation give each year?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $355, and its average grant was $1,202, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation give grants?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Silver Shields Fdtn ($5,000), Micheal J Fox Foundation ($1,000) and Bidawee ($360), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Great Neck, NY. It holds $145K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's EIN?
The Harold & Ruth Allen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6007325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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