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Private foundation · Weldon Spring, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Allen Family Foundation

Invitation only

Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $110,000
Typical grant
$110,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $110,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Williamson County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$295,000

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$295K$110K1
2023$320K$100K1

How to apply

Contact
Kristi allen · weldon springs · 3143240437
What to send
A document stating a description of the need for fund, the amount of funds requested, and how the funds will be used. Additional information may be requested at the director's discreation.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted year round.
Limits
There are no restrictions or limitations on awards. All applications are evaluated witin the context of the foundation's by-laws

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Kristi AllenPresident
  • Rick AllenSecretary
  • Brett AllenDirector
  • Elizabeth AllenDirector
  • Ashley AuckerDirector
  • Nathan AuckerDirector
  • Nicole FeltesDirector

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Religious

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The Allen Family Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
The Relevate Group Inc.Franklin, Williamson CountyReligious$110K

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