Private foundation · EIN 95-3886000 · Independence, Missouri

Gene and Elaine Allen 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: 4 grants paid, $145K total, median $28K. 50% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$145K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in MO
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
College Ave Church of NazareneWhittier, CAReligious support$80K
Boys & Girls Club of WhittierWhittier, CACommunity service$45K
St John Lalande Catholic ChurchBlue Springs, MOReligious support$10K
Aidan ProjectKansas City, MOCommunity service$10K

By state: California 2 · Missouri 2

About this foundation

Gene and Elaine Allen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 Gene and Elaine Allen 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 Gene and Elaine Allen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $145K across 4 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Gene and Elaine Allen Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Missouri (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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