Private foundation · EIN 91-1748486 · Sausalito, California · Unknown

Isabel Allende 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $30K. 23% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$2.7M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nepal Youth FoundationSan Francisco, CAEducation and protection from violence$264K
Too Young to WedMohegan Lake, NYReproductive rights$235K
Thistle Farms IncNashville, TNHealthcare, education, protection from violence, and reproductive rights$220K
Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CAEducation, protection from violence, and reproductive rights (chile)$210K
Refuge PointBoston, MAProtection from violence$200K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYReproductive rights$150K
Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights ProjectTucson, AZHealthcare and protection from violence$120K
Democracy NowNew York, NYEducation$110K
Young Center for Immigrant Children's RightsChicago, ILEducation and protection from violence$100K
East Bay Sanctuary CovenantBerkely, CAEducation and protection from violence$80K
Immigrant Legal DefenseOakland, CAEducation and protection from violence$80K
KindWashington, DCProtection from violence$80K
Mujeres Unidas y ActivasSan Francisco, CAHealthcare, education, and reproductive rights$75K
Ifwhenhow Lawyering for Reproductive JusticeOakland, CAEducation, protection from violence and reproductive rights$60K
Medical Students for ChoicePhiladelphia, PAReproductive rights$60K
Fundacion RecreaCIHealthcare, education, protection from violence, and reproductive rights$50K
Innovando LA Tradicion AcOaxaca de Juarez, MXPromote the economic well-being of low income women$50K
Marin Community FoundationLarkspur, CAEducation$50K
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYReproductive rights$50K
Prospera Community DevelopmentOakland, CAEducation$50K
The Brigid AllianceNew York, NYReproductive rights$50K
Daraja Education FundSan Rafael, CAEducation, protection from violence and reproductive rights$41K
Albergue Jesus El Buen Pastor del Pobre y El MigranteTapachula, MXHealthcare and protection from violence$40K
Planned Parenthood of ArizonaPhoenix, AZReproductive rights$30K
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, COReproductive rights$30K
The Venezuelan American Endowment for the ArtsNew Rochelle, NYEducation and scholarships$30K
Omega Women's Leadership CenterRhinebeck, NYEducation$25K
Teen Seed AfricaKEEducation, protection from violence and reproductive rights$25K
Ipas Mexico AcMexico City, MXEducation, protection from violence and reproductive rights$15K
Msi USWashington, DCReproductive rights$15K
Nido de EsperanzaNew York, NYInfant education$15K
The Leo ProjectChilmark, MAHealthcare and education$15K
Guajes y Otros Lenguajes AcOaxaca, MXHealthcare and education$12K
Jtp Professional Service Corporation (dba Just the Pill)St Paul, MNReproductive rights$10K
Metamorphosis Beautifully ChangedAntioch, TNHousing support for women battling substance abuse$10K
Refugee Can BeBedford Hills, NYEducation$10K
SolaBoston, MAEducation$10K
United Porphyrias AssociationBethesda, MDHealthcare$10K
Centro de Apoyo Para LA Integracion del Nino Down AcMXHealthcare snd protection from violence$9,000
Chicken & Egg FilmsBrooklyn, NYGender expansive documentaries$7,500
International Political Science AssociationMontreal, CAEducation$7,500
CASA Hogar Benito Juarez AcSan Agustn de Las Juntas, MXEducation$5,000
Notre Dame AcademyStaten Island, NYEducation$5,000
Pen InternationalNew York, NYEducation$5,000
Oaxaca Youth Empowerment IncBenton, AREducation$3,000
CASA CardoTucson, AZAsylum help$2,500
Plumas Rural ServicesQuincy, CAHealthcare, education, and protection from violence$2,500
Sf-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CAHealthcare$2,000

By state: California 11 · New York 12 · Tennessee 2 · Massachusetts 3 · INTL 9 · Arizona 3

About this foundation

Isabel Allende Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sausalito, California, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Isabel Allende Foundation 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 Isabel Allende Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.7M across 48 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Isabel Allende Foundation give?

California (11 grants), New York (12 grants), Tennessee (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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