The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $279K.
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation gave $102K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,800
- -77.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,933
- -84.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,677,157
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Norman and Esther Allan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was V'hechzakta ($75K). Together the top 3 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 104% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 776% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $800K (2019). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| V'hechzakta Detroit, MI | Religious | $75,000 |
| Frankel Jewish Academy West Bloomfield, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills, MI | Religious | $1,800 |
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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 | $3,677,157 | $302,848 | $146,069 | $101,800 | 3 | $101,800 | $279,387 | $13,112 |
| 2024 | $3,520,378 | $246,516 | $493,360 | $450,000 | 2 | $450,000 | $221,756 | $12,977 |
| 2023 | $3,767,222 | $154,454 | $306,402 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $115,402 | $14,981 |
| 2022 | $3,919,170 | $255,379 | $99,677 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $218,082 | $14,827 |
| 2021 | $3,971,994 | $412,320 | $56,511 | — | — | — | $274,312 | $14,030 |
| 2020 | $3,616,185 | $2,019,439 | $354,270 | $300,000 | 2 | — | $396,802 | $8,849 |
| 2019 | $1,951,016 | $1,124,536 | $842,402 | $800,000 | 2 | — | $246,917 | $107,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation is led by Arthur A. Weiss, President, Treasurer & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur A. Weiss
President, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel S. Golden
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ira J. Jaffe (2019–2022) — President, Treasurer & Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation
How much does The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation give each year?
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation gave $102K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $450K across 2 grants.
What is The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,933, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation give grants?
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation?
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation's EIN?
The Norman and Esther Allan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6089688. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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