The Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 59-3325134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$740K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$13.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $42,500.
From the return
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
38% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Studies Institutechurch of Spiritual Studies | Valley Center, CA | To support creating a learning environment, which offers numerous opportunities to unlock healing | $150,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Atlanta, GA | To provide quality care to children with special healthcare needs | $75,000 |
| Chi Phi Educational Trust | Suwanee, GA | The vic pryles memorial scholarship and eta chapter | $67,200 |
| John Cheatham Medical Foundation | Jesup, GA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Woodward Academy | College Park, GA | To support the mission of the academy - combining the proud traditions of atlanta's oldest | $42,500 |
| Atlanta Classical Academy (Northside Education Inc) | Atlanta, GA | General charitable purposes | $33,334 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc | LA Plata, MD | General charitable purpose | $27,000 |
| American Legion Post 29 (Veteran's Memorial 5K) | Marietta, GA | To support the vision of honoring the legacy of time, honor, and values | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Atlanta, GA | Have a heart fund | $25,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Raleigh, NC | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Boots on the Ground | Noble, OK | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Introships Program | Atlanta, GA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Atlanta, GA | To support creating a community in concert | $10,000 |
| Paradise Dreams Animal Sanctuary | Lake Hodges, CA | Belgian draft horses | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge, GA | Future expansion fund | $5,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach, FL | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Angels Among US Pet Rescue Inc | Alpharetta, GA | Animal protection and rescue | $2,500 |
| Bosley's Place Puppy Orphanage | Smyrna, GA | Animal protection and rescue | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,034 | 21 |
| 2024 | $610,200 | 22 |
| 2023 | $615,200 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102263
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3325134
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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