The Allerton Foundation Inc
EIN 233035225Total Given 2020–2024
$18.4M
130 grants · $3.7M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
78%
deep partner · 32/41 multi-year
repeat
$94.5M
Assets (2024)
41
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE ALLERTON FOUNDATION CO VERITABL
Phone
(610) 640-6615
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
THE ALLERTON FOUNDATION ONLY CONSIDERS REQUESTS FROM QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT, NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. FUNDING DECISIONS FOR THE ALLERTON FOUNDATION ARE GENERALLY MADE TWICE A YEAR AT BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED IN THE FALL (NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER) AND SPRING (APRIL OR MAY). IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A SHORT LETTER AT ANY TIME THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: * DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MISSION * AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE FOUNDATION AND PURPOSE * IF REQUESTING FUNDS FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR PROJECT, THE TOTAL AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT * THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR * THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) * A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER CONFIRMING 501(C)(3) STATUS
Restrictions
THE ALLERTON FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY INTERESTED IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND LAND CONSERVATION TO PRESERVE ANIMAL HABITAT. THE FOUNDATION HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT ITS ANIMAL WELFARE AND ANIMAL HABITAT CONSERVATION SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN AND/OR DO SUBSTANTIAL WORK IN PHILADELPHIA OR ITS SUBURBS. GRANTS ARE OCCASSIONALLY MADE TO CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT OTHER CAUSES, BUT ON A VERY SELECTIVE BASIS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.4M | $66.6M | $1.9M | 21 |
| 2021 | $3.4M | $82.9M | $8.3M | 24 |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $77.3M | $13.7M | 27 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $87.4M | $6.0M | 29 |
| 2024 | $4.3M | $94.5M | $2.1M | 29 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 130 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$142K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$1.5M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (130 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania - School of Veterinary Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | $1,500,000 | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centerville, DE | $1,500,000 | THE ALLERTON WILDLIFE HABITAT FUND & OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $1,240,000 | LIFE COURSE OUTCOMES RESEARCH PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $1,239,500 | LIFE COURSE OUTCOMES RESEARCH PROGRAM | 2021 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centreville, DE | $1,100,000 | HABITAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| Natural Lands | Media, PA | $1,100,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centerville, DE | $1,100,000 | THE ALLERTON WILDLIFE HABITAT FUND | 2022 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $700,000 | DREXEL TRANSITION PATHWAYS | 2020 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centreville, DE | $650,000 | DELAWARE HEADWATERS HABITAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVE AND OPPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centreville, DE | $650,000 | DE HEADWATERS HABITAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | 2022 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centreville, DE | $600,000 | CONSERVATION INITIATIVE AND OPPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| The Conservation Fund | Centreville, DE | $600,000 | DE HEADWATERS HABITAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | 2021 |
| Children'S Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | 2020 |
| Children'S Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | SUPPORT FOR AUTISM RESEARCH | 2021 |
| Children'S Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAR PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | CENTER FOR AUTISM RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Children'S Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | SUPPORT FOR AUTISM RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION PATHWAYS | 2023 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION PATHWAYS | 2024 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | LIFE COURSE OUTCOMES RESEARCH PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence | Bryn Mawr, PA | $200,000 | FUNDING FOR CAREER SUCCESS PROGRAM CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT, STAFF TRAINING & ENGAGING PARTNERSHIPS | 2024 |
| Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence | Bryn Mawr, PA | $150,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Philadelphia, PA | $150,000 | HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Philadelphia, PA | $125,000 | LANCASTER COUNTY ENFORCEMENT AND CLINICS | 2024 |
| The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | Philadelphia, PA | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CLINIC | 2024 |