Private foundation · EIN 84-1331519 · Edwards, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James C Allen 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: 17 grants paid, $130K total, median $5,200. 41% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$130K
Median grant
$5,200
Stays in CO
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Social Justice Fund NwSeattle, WAGeneral support$30K
Habitat for HumanityAvon, COGeneral support$10K
The Living DesertPalm Desert, CAGeneral support$10K
Vail Memorial ParkVail, COGeneral support$10K
Mountain PrideAvon, COGeneral support$10K
Colorado Mesa University FoundationGrand Junction, COGeneral support$10K
One for IsraelGrapevine, TXGeneral support$10K
Kingdom Building MinistriesAurora, COGeneral support$6,000
Vail Valley Salvation ArmyEdwards, COGeneral support$5,200
Ironman FoundationTampa, FLGeneral support$5,200
Vail Veterans ProgramVail, COGeneral support$5,199
Corporate Accountability InternatioBoston, MAGeneral support$5,100
Seattle Humane SocietyBellevue, WAGeneral support$5,000
Statewide Poverty Action NetworkSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
The Racial Disparity ProjectSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Eastridge ChurchSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,000
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CAGeneral support$1,100

By state: Colorado 7 · Washington 5 · California 2 · Texas 1 · Florida 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

James C Allen Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edwards, Colorado, administered in care of Barbara Allen, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 James C Allen 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 James C Allen Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 17 grants, a median of $5,200.

Where does James C Allen Charitable Foundation give?

Colorado (7 grants), Washington (5 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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