The Marcus Allen Foundation
The Marcus Allen Foundation is a public charity based in La Jolla, California, formed in 2021. Its 2024 filing describes a mission of using its platform to support organizations that provide economic assistance to underprivileged children using sports as an outlet, with the aim of creating more opportunities to empower youth.
The Marcus Allen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marcus Allen Foundation gave $165K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state California. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,500
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $493,543
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Marcus Allen Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 9404 Genesee Avenue Suite 100, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (619) 400-0519
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marcus Allen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 44%, Illinois and New York each for 15%, Florida for 8%, and Washington for 6%. The listed recipients also included organizations in Virginia and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marcus Allen Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2022) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation East St Louis, IL | Supports Academic, Athletic and Personal Development of Children. | $25,000 |
| Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA New York City, NY | Support Sporting Programs in the US | $25,000 |
| Lincoln High School San Diego, CA | Support Lincoln High School Football | $25,000 |
| Young Warriors North Hollywood, CA | To Provide General Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Provide Gerenal Operating Funds | $12,500 |
| Child Mind Institute San Mateo, CA | To Provide General Operating Funds | $12,500 |
| Community Cancer Fund Spokane, WA | Donates to cancer patients to provide funds for those who cannot afford treatment. | $10,000 |
| The Life Ring Foundation Roanoke, VA | To Provide General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc Newton, MA | To Provide General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Happy Habits Foundation Inglewood, CA | To Provide General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $493,543 | $297,468 | $297,165 | $165,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $493,240 | $435,946 | $312,633 | $200,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $369,927 | $619,265 | $249,338 | $130,000 | 4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations that provide economic assistance to underprivileged children using sports as an outlet. Its 2024 grants included support for academic, athletic, and personal development; youth programs; school football; and general operating costs. The filing also lists grants to organizations working with cancer patients and families.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation says it works to instill in youth in the Greater East St. Louis area the dream, drive, and determination to succeed in academics, athletics, and leadership. Young Warriors says its mission is to strengthen and prepare boys living in absent-father homes to be productive members of society. Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA describes itself as supporting programs that use sport for social change. Community Cancer Fund says it works with regional cancer organizations to identify and fund gaps in services for cancer patients and families in the Inland Northwest.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $165,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $12,500.
Among the grants were $25,000 each to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, Lincoln High School to support its football program, and Young Warriors for general operating funds. The foundation also gave $12,500 each to the Tim Tebow Foundation and Child Mind Institute for general operating funds, and $10,000 to Community Cancer Fund, whose stated purpose was to help cancer patients who cannot afford treatment. Other $10,000 grants went to The Life Ring Foundation, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, and Happy Habits Foundation for general operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcus Allen as chairman; Stephen J. Luczo, Sharon Jester Turney, Christopher Celentino, and Ryan Gee as directors; Denise Coleman as president and CEO; Paul Azzi as secretary; and Paul Esajian as treasurer.
The Marcus Allen Foundation is led by Denise Coleman, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Coleman
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$87K (2022) → $94K (2024)
Marcus Allen
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Celentino
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Gee
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Jester Turney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Luczo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Azzi
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Esajian
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $94K, to Denise Coleman (President and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Marcus Allen Foundation
How much does The Marcus Allen Foundation give each year?
The Marcus Allen Foundation gave $165K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 8 grants.
What is The Marcus Allen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marcus Allen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $16,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marcus Allen Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Marcus Allen Foundation give grants?
The Marcus Allen Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and New York (15%).
Does The Marcus Allen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Marcus Allen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Marcus Allen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marcus Allen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation ($25,000), Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA ($25,000) and Lincoln High School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marcus Allen Foundation?
The Marcus Allen Foundation reported $494K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What does The Marcus Allen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations that provide economic assistance to underprivileged children using sports as an outlet. Its 2024 grants included support for academic, athletic, and personal development; youth programs; school football; and general operating costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marcus Allen Foundation?
The Marcus Allen Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Marcus Allen Foundation's EIN?
The Marcus Allen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3825123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Marcus Allen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marcus-allen-foundation-morg_a32843bbaf014a2faabcc6f7d3d825ed
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