Private foundation · EIN 20-3848260 · Belmont, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Allison Family Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $72K total, median $1,000. 55% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$72K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MA
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New England Wildlife CtrSouth Weymouth, MAGeneral$37K
Ma Fiscal Alliance FundBoston, MAGeneral$24K
Handel & Hayden SocietyBoston, MAGeneral$5,000
Marshall FundCambridge, MAGeneral$1,000
Council on Foreign RelationsNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCGeneral$1,000
Trilateral CommissionCambridge, MAGeneral$1,000
New Skete MonasteriesCambridge, NYGeneral$1,000
Aspen Animal ShelterAspen, COGeneral$500
Belmont Day SchoolBelmont, MAGeneral$500
Casey to the RescueOvid, NYGeneral$500

By state: Massachusetts 6 · New York 3 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Allison Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts, administered in care of Elisabeth Allison, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Allison Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Allison Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $72K across 11 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Allison Family Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), New York (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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