THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Seattle, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3082532
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Seattle, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3082532
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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ALLEN FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Washington, Massachusetts, and New York, having paid out a total of $58 million across 220 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$39.9M
9%
MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST
$28.9M
6%

ARTSFUND
$21.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
112
Median 1st year grant
$241.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$256.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Massachusetts, 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 PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $241 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $58 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST, and ARTSFUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE PAUL G ALLEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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