AI Summary
The Marcus Allen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $165K across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO USE OUR PLATFORM TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN USING SPORTS AS AN OUTLET. LEADING TO MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER. COLLECTIVELY, MAKING A LARGER IMPACT ON OUR YOUTH.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION
East Saint Louis, IL
$110K
22%
LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION USA
New York, NY
$95K
19%
ALL STARS HELPING KIDS INC
Cupertino, CA
$40K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$13.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION give?
THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. 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 THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $165 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION, LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION USA, and ALL STARS HELPING KIDS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION?
THE MARCUS ALLEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.