AI Summary
The Shirley & David Allen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants solely by invitation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $85.2K across 68 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
$22.3K
3%

LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE
$20.7K
3%

TREEHOUSE
$13.4K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
72
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION?
No. SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION give?
SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE, and TREEHOUSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION?
SHIRLEY & DAVID ALLEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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