Private foundation · EIN 59-3325134 · Brookhaven, Georgia · Unknown

Calvin & Marisa 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: 21 grants paid, $740K total, median $25K. 62% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$740K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in GA
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spiritual Studies Institutechurch of Spiritual StudiesValley Center, CATo support creating a learning environment, which offers numerous opportunities to unlock healing$150K
FIRST Presbyterian Church of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral charitable purpose$125K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenAtlanta, GATo provide quality care to children with special healthcare needs$75K
Chi Phi Educational TrustSuwanee, GAThe vic pryles memorial scholarship and eta chapter$67K
John Cheatham Medical FoundationJesup, GAGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Woodward AcademyCollege Park, GATo support the mission of the academy - combining the proud traditions of atlanta's oldest$43K
Atlanta Classical Academy (northside Education Inc)Atlanta, GAGeneral charitable purposes$33K
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing IncLA Plata, MDGeneral charitable purpose$27K
American Legion Post 29 (veteran's Memorial 5k)Marietta, GATo support the vision of honoring the legacy of time, honor, and values$25K
Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GAHave a heart fund$25K
A Place at the TableRaleigh, NCGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Boots on the GroundNoble, OKGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Introships ProgramAtlanta, GAGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAtlanta, GATo support creating a community in concert$10K
Paradise Dreams Animal SanctuaryLake Hodges, CABelgian draft horses$10K
Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Crossroads CampusNashville, TNGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Humane Society of Blue RidgeBlue Ridge, GAFuture expansion fund$5,000
Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Angels Among US Pet Rescue IncAlpharetta, GAAnimal protection and rescue$2,500
Bosley's Place Puppy OrphanageSmyrna, GAAnimal protection and rescue$2,500

By state: Georgia 13 · California 2 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Calvin & Marisa Allen Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookhaven, Georgia, administered in care of Calvin Allen, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Calvin & Marisa 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 Calvin & Marisa Allen Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $740K across 21 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Calvin & Marisa Allen Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (13 grants), California (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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