Private foundation · Newtown Square, PA
The Allerton Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$10K – $25K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
25
Repeat grantees
22
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactTHE ALLERTON FOUNDATION CO PATHSTON · 6106406615
MaterialsTHE 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
RestrictionsTHE 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.
Leadership · from 2023 990-PF
Diane L Myer
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Marguerite Lenfest
TREASURER & DIRECTOR
L Bruce Melgary
DIRECTOR,SECRETARY
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2023
4.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
127
Total grants awarded
$15.9M
Total amount
$126K
Average grant
$1.5M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.