The Allen Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 31-1706705 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$15K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $26,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE ALLEN FOUNDATION CO REBER M BOU |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 CHURCH STREET 28TH FLOOR, NASHVILLE TN 372192301 |
| Phone | 6152591452 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS MADE BY THE ALLEN FOUNDATION ARE LIMITED TO ITS PURPOSE: TO AID MEMBERS OF DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD AND TO ADD VALUE PARTICULARLY IN THOSE INSTANCES WHERE LARGE ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT ALLOCATING RESOURCES BECAUSE A PROJECT IS TOO SMALL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors Bridge Ensemble | Nashville, TN | General funds | $27,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $26,000 |
| Greenwood Music Camp | Cummington, MA | Help fund summer camps | $20,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Nashville, TN | General funds | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $47,300 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631549349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1706705
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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