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Private foundation · EIN 51-0152562

Allen Foundation

Midland, MI

Allen Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, MI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.75M in grants and contributions paid across 43 grants, with $40.1M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Boston Children's Hospital, Hidden Harvest and Food Rescue.

How to request funding

Contact
Allenfoundation
Address
Po Box 1606, Midland, Mi, 48641
Form and materials
As outlined on the how to apply section of the website allenfoundation.org
Deadlines
Prior to the annual foundation meeting in spring of each year
Restrictions
Priority to projects that benefit human nutrition in the areas of education, training and research

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MAResearch$200,000
Hidden HarvestSaginaw, MIHunger Solutn Ctr Expansion$100,000
Food RescueTraverse City, MIAccess to Fruits and Veg for Low Income$100,000
Brigham & Womens HospitalBoston, MAResearch$99,718
The Bridge Food CenterMidland, MIBack Up Power for Food Ctr$75,000
University of FloridaGainesville, FLResearch$62,470
Grand Traverse Area Children's GardentTraverse City, MIBloom Where You Are Planted$60,000
Nmc Exteded Education & TrainingTraverse City, MIComm Nutrition Educatn$60,000
United Way of Midland CountyMidland, MIKitchen Expansion Regrow Together$54,000
Northwest Education ServicesTraverse City, MIFarm to School Program$51,074
Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MIBlaster Chiller for Cafeteria$50,000
Starfish Family Services IncInkster, MINutrition Support for Families$50,000
Microbine Hlth Research InstituteCambridge, MAResearch$50,000
Agape Community TransformationMidland, MIAct Hands Heal Self Sustainability$47,210
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIYouth Ed Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, Innovation$43,196
Sr Services Midland Co Council on AgingMidland, MISr Dining Ctr Kitchen Updates$40,000
Lundquist Inst UCLA Med CenterTorrance, CAResearch$40,000
West Midland Family CenterMidland, MIEarly Childhood Nutrition$40,000
Seeds Ecology and Education CtrsTraverse City, MISchool Food Waste Project$39,690
Seed Programs InternationalAsheville, NCFood Security for Refugee Women in Uganda$38,870
Inland Seas Education CenterSuttons Bay, MIEd Youth Nutritious Meals$38,000
Groundwork Ctr for Resiliant CommsTraverse City, MICulinary Ed and Comm Engmt$37,500
Greater Flint Health Coalition IncFlint, MICookiing with Kids$36,420
Zion Lutheran ChurchHemlock, MIGods Helping Hands$30,000
Pheonix Community FarmMidland, MIAdding Mechaniztn for Efficency$30,000

The 25 largest of 43 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Allen Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: As outlined on the how to apply section of the website allenfoundation.org. Deadlines: Prior to the annual foundation meeting in spring of each year. Restrictions: Priority to projects that benefit human nutrition in the areas of education, training and research. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Allen Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,753,448 in grants and contributions paid (43 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Allen Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Boston Children's Hospital (MA), $200K, Hidden Harvest (MI), $100K, Food Rescue (MI), $100K, Brigham & Womens Hospital (MA), $99.7K and The Bridge Food Center (MI), $75K.