Private foundation · EIN 13-6114989 · South Miami, Florida

Don Allen Foundation Inc

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: 14 grants paid, $142K total, median $2,250. 57% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$142K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in FL
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable FundOmaha, NECharitable$80K
University of Rio GrandeRio Grande, OHCharitable$25K
Cumberland CollegeWilliamsburg, KYCharitable$13K
Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FLCharitable$5,000
The Longleaf AllianceAndalusia, ALCharitable$5,000
Higher Praise and Worship CtrMiami, FLCharitable$3,000
Kristi HouseMiami, FLCharitable$2,500
The Children's InitiativePortland, MECharitable$2,000
The Deering Estate FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLCharitable$2,000
SOS Children's VillageCoconut Creek, FLCharitable$1,500
Judicial WatchWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
The KampongMiami, FLCharitable$1,000
Wellspring CounselingPalmetto Bay, FLCharitable$1,000
The Melissa InstituteCoral Gables, FLCharitable$500

By state: Nebraska 1 · Ohio 1 · Florida 8 · Kentucky 1 · Alabama 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Don Allen Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in South Miami, Florida, tax-exempt since 1952. 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 Don Allen Foundation Inc 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 Don Allen Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 14 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Don Allen Foundation Inc give?

Nebraska (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Florida (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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