The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae is a private foundation based in Vandalia, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual scholarship recipients, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri and Illinois.
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae at a glance
In short: The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae gave $229K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $228,860
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,950
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,086,308
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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.
How to apply to The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae
- 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. Its 2023 filing lists Dale Timmermann as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Dale Timmermann
Mailing address: 105 S 4Th P O Box 398, Vandalia, IL 62471
Phone: (618) 283-2371
Email: dale@timco.ws
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of St Louis ($70K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($52,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 83 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 28% to recipients in Illinois, and 7% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2021) to $245K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of St Louis University City, MO | Donation | $70,000 |
| Koi Rinah St. Louis, MO | Donation | $25,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, MO | Donation | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| J Associates St. Louis, MO | Donation | $11,360 |
| Be the Narrative St. Louis, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Camp Ben Franken Belleville, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Congregation Shaare Emeth St. Louis, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center St. Louis, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $52,500 |
Ready to take the next step with The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae?
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 | $4,086,308 | $191,747 | $274,017 | $228,860 | 23 | $228,860 | $122,051 | $176,464 |
| 2024 | $4,086,896 | $73,843 | $249,653 | $207,500 | 21 | $207,500 | $136,895 | $174,025 |
| 2023 | $3,776,019 | $-29,966 | $204,121 | $162,500 | 17 | $162,500 | $106,344 | $172,933 |
| 2022 | $3,736,913 | $105,502 | $298,396 | $245,000 | 16 | $245,000 | $105,502 | $191,425 |
| 2021 | $4,650,529 | $768,974 | $165,934 | $157,500 | 6 | — | $131,880 | $222,872 |
| 2020 | $4,235,893 | $3,684,278 | $4,391 | — | — | — | $42,068 | $151,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations and educational initiatives, as well as scholarships to individual recipients.
Among its grantees, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis says it mobilizes community and financial resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel, and around the world. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Be The Narrative says it creates interactive programs connecting Jewish and non-Jewish peers to develop leaders and reduce prejudice. The St. Louis Jewish Community Center says it enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity, and creates meaningful Jewish experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $228,860. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $70,000 to the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, $25,000 to Koi Rinah, $15,000 each to the National Council of Jewish Women and Birthright Israel Foundation, and $11,360 to J Associates. Other notable awards included $10,000 each to Be The Narrative, Camp Ben Franken, and Congregation Shaare Emeth, and $7,500 to the Jewish Community Center. The filing also listed three $5,000 scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Greenberg as secretary/treasurer and Ruth Ann Summers as trustee.
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth Ann Summers
Trustee
On filings since 2024
$200 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Robert Greenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Robert Greenberg (Secretary/Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae
How much does The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae give each year?
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae gave $229K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $208K across 21 grants.
What is The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's typical grant size?
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,950, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae give grants?
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae gives mostly in Missouri: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (28%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (6 grants).
Does The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants) and "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's largest grantees?
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of St Louis ($70,000), Koi Rinah ($25,000) and National Council of Jewish Women ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($52,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae?
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations and educational initiatives, as well as scholarships to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae?
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 Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's EIN?
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4160511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae 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 October 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 February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Silk Foundation Northern Trust
Saint Louis, MO
The Silk Foundation Northern Trust supports Jewish community, educational, and cultural organizations, primarily in Missouri, with some funding in New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $22,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.9M
Grants
12
Total Given
$440K
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation
Chesterfield, MO
The Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation supported Jewish community organizations, health care, Holocaust education, public affairs, arts, senior services, and community funding, primarily in Missouri, with some grants in Washington, DC, and New York. Its final 2022 filing reported 17 grants totaling about $6.49 million, with a median grant of about $102,000; it gave only to preselected organizations, did not accept unsolicited requests, and has wound down.
Assets
—
Grants
17
Total Given
$6.5M
Rosalie Tilles Nonsectarian Charity Fund
Milwaukee, WI
The Tilles Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and youth in the Greater St. Louis Region, with emphasis on education and services for children with disabilities; it also considers youth quality-of-life programs. Recent grants ranged from $30,000 to $200,000, with a median of about $92,000 in 2025. It accepts an introduction form annually from January through March, and grant applications are by invitation only.
Assets
$13.1M
Grants
6
Total Given
$588K
Sam and Marilyn Fox Foundation
St. Louis, MO
The foundation’s recent grants support Missouri organizations in arts, youth development, health, and dementia care, with 2025 awards of about $4,823 each. It reported that it would not accept grant applications for 2024 or future years.
Assets
—
Grants
7
Total Given
$34K
Ephraim Block Family Charitable Trust
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
8
Total Given
$239K
The Chod Family Foundation
St. Louis, MO
The Chod Family Foundation supports charitable organizations, including Jewish community institutions, healthcare, education, and services for people with disabilities; its 2025 grants all went to Missouri recipients. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$9.1M
Grants
37
Total Given
$945K
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lorraine-allen-and-rita-mae-morg_f802ac05ea054aa18b349bebc3d523d4
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_844160511_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-lorraine-allen-and-rita-mae-morg_f802ac05ea054aa18b349bebc3d523d4},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae down — hundreds of funders to go?