Private foundation · EIN 13-3791176 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herbert Allen Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $407K total, median $17K. 75% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$407K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in NY
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New York Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$240K
Vertex Partnership AcademiesNew York, NYUnrestricted$25K
Cornelia Connelly CenterNew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
The Fresh Air FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$17K
City HarvestNew York, NYUnrestricted$17K
Lewin Fund to Fight Womens CancersNew York, NYUnrestricted$17K
The New York Times Communities FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$17K
Center for a New EconomySan Juan, RQUnrestricted$15K
Center for Transformative ActionIthica, NYUnrestricted$15K
The Station FoundationBozeman, MTUnrestricted$13K
City Parks FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$6,000
Partners in Health a Nonprofit CorpBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000

By state: New York 9 · INTL 1 · Montana 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Herbert Allen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Herbert a Allen III, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Herbert Allen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Herbert Allen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $407K across 12 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Herbert Allen Foundation give?

New York (9 grants), INTL (1 grants), Montana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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