Allen Foundation

EIN 39-1708035 · WI

Invitation only Typical grant ~$42.5K Funds in AL, UT, WI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Allen Foundation based in WI paid 12 grants totaling $1.2M to 12 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $600K, with a median of $42.5K. Its largest recipients included UNITED STATES SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, THE GATHERING PLACE OF MILTON INC, and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - ADVANCEMENT. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$16,148,601
Giving (latest yr)
$1,175,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$42.5K
Recipients
12
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • United States Space and Rocket Center$600,000
  • The Gathering Place of Milton Inc$200,000
  • University of Utah - Advancement$120,000
  • Best Friends Animal Society$50,000
  • Copper View Angel Fund$50,000

Where grants went

  • Alabama$600,000 · 1 grant
  • Utah$320,000 · 8 grants
  • Wisconsin$255,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (12)

United States Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
General Purpose
$600,000
The Gathering Place of Milton Inc
Milton, WI
General Purpose
$200,000
University of Utah - Advancement
Salt Lake City, UT
General Purpose
$120,000
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
General Purpose
$50,000
Copper View Angel Fund
Herriman, UT
General Purpose
$50,000
Milton High School Scholarship Fund
Milton, WI
General Purpose
$50,000
Rocky Mountain Dachsund Rescue
Salt Lake City, UT
General Purpose
$35,000
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
General Purpose
$25,000
Dyslexia Center of Utah New Heights Inc
American Fork, UT
General Purpose
$20,000
Italian-american Civic League
Salt Lake City, UT
General Purpose
$15,000
Clementine Ranch
Herriman, UT
General Purpose
$5,000
Kandu Industries Inc
Milton, WI
General Purpose
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Allen Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Allen Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $600K (median $42.5K).

Recent recipients include UNITED STATES SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, THE GATHERING PLACE OF MILTON INC, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - ADVANCEMENT, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Allen Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Allen Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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