Overview
The Allen Foundation, based in Midland, Michigan, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $27,414,778. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $1,759,909 and revenue of $2,345,916. The foundation supports a wide range of cities across the United States, including major urban centers like New York, San Francisco, and Boston, as well as smaller communities. It operates in numerous states, such as California, Texas, and New York, among others. The foundation's leadership includes Gail Lanphear as Board Chair, Laurie Bouwman as Secretary, and Mark Ostahowski, MD, as President, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation's board also includes several trustees and junior apprentices, all serving on a voluntary basis. The Allen Foundation's website is www.allenfoundation.org.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $26,812,294 in 2023
45 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $268,700 | CRAWFORD CO COMM ON AGING | SENIOR CENTER | 308 LAWNDALE ST GRAYLING, MI US | 2022 |
| $128,246 | REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | RESEARCH GACTERIAL INTEST GUT MODIFICATION | PO BOX 1450 MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2023 |
| $128,246 | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | RESEARCH | PO BOX 1450 MINNEAPOLIS, MN US | 2024 |
| $127,928 | THE BRIDGE FOOD CENTER | FOOD CTR EXPANSION | 1550 S POSEYVILLE RD MIDLAND, MI US | 2024 |
| $118,120 | MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | RESEARCH | PO BOX 27106 NEW YORK, NY US | 2022 |
| $109,064 | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | INFANT NUTR PROGRAM | 125 NASHUA STR STE 540 BOSTON, MA US | 2022 |
| $108,775 | UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA | RESEARCH MACRONUTRIENTS RESTRICTION | 1 VIENNA VIENNA, AU | 2023 |
| $105,356 | TUFTS UNIVERSITY | STAFF OF LIFE PROGRAM | 136 HARRISON AVENUE BOSTON, MA US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | RESEARCH | PO BOX 414413 BOSTON, MA US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | RESEARCH IRON TRANSPORT IN THE PLACENTA | PO BOX 414413 BOSTON, MA US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
GL
GAIL LANPHEAR
| BOARD CHAIR | $0 | 2022 |
LB
LAURIE BOUWMAN
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2022 |
MOM
MARK OSTAHOWSKI MD
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
WL
WILLIAM LAUDERBACH
| TREAS. FINANCIAL V.P. | $0 | 2022 |
LHP
LESLIE HILDEBRANDT PhD
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
HK
HEATHER KELTO
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
AFJ
ANN F JAY
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
CK
CHARLES KENDALL
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
AB
AMANDA BOUWMAN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
MW
MIKE WOOLHISER
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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