Private foundation · EIN 47-2307697 · Bloomfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Douglas F Allison 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: 8 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $200K. 88% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$1.5M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in MI
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$35M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIGeneral support$250K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MIGeneral support$205K
Gleaners Commnity Food Banks of Southeast MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral support$200K
Kirk in the HillsBloomfield, MIGeneral support$200K
Salvation ArmySouthfield, MIGeneral support$200K
Freedom River IncBrighton, MIGeneral support$150K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral support$150K
Libertas InstituteLehi, UTGeneral support$120K

By state: Michigan 7 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Douglas F Allison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomfield, Michigan, administered in care of Sarah H Allison, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Douglas F Allison 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 Douglas F Allison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 8 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Douglas F Allison Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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