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Private foundation · EIN 13-3791176

Herbert Allen Foundation

New York, NY

Herbert Allen Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $407K in grants and contributions paid across 12 grants, with $17.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to New York Presbyterian Fund Inc, Vertex Partnership Academies and Cornelia Connelly Center.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

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
New York Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$240,000
Vertex Partnership AcademiesNew York, NYUnrestricted$25,000
Cornelia Connelly CenterNew York, NYUnrestricted$20,000
The Fresh Air FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$17,000
City HarvestNew York, NYUnrestricted$17,000
Lewin Fund to Fight Womens CancersNew York, NYUnrestricted$17,000
The New York Times Communities FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$17,000
Center for a New EconomySan JuanUnrestricted$15,000
Center for Transformative ActionIthica, NYUnrestricted$15,000
The Station FoundationBozeman, MTUnrestricted$12,500
City Parks FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$6,000
Partners in Health a Nonprofit CorpBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Herbert Allen Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Herbert Allen Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Herbert Allen Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $406,500 in grants and contributions paid (12 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Herbert Allen Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to New York Presbyterian Fund Inc (NY), $240K, Vertex Partnership Academies (NY), $25K, Cornelia Connelly Center (NY), $20K, The Fresh Air Fund (NY), $17K and City Harvest (NY), $17K.