Allen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbine Valley, Colorado · EIN 84-1441238 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $100,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Insight In It Together Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | $2,000 Scholarship for Kelsey Miller; $2,000 Scholarship for Katie Geist | $4,000 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder | Boulder, CO | $2,000 Scholarship for Lauren Leanne Mandziak | $2,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | $2,000 Scholarship for Emily Chaney | $2,000 |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | $2,000 Scholarship for Ava Shipman | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | $2,000 Scholarship for Timothy Tonelli | $2,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | $2,000 Scholarship for Carly Dexter | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | $2,000 Scholarship for Carsyn A Romero | $2,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | $2,000 Scholarship for Lucy Bell | $2,000 |
| University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | $2,000 Scholarship for Madeline Wallner | $2,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $276,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $186,250 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622229349100972
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1441238
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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