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The Allerton Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Veritable Lp. It holds total assets of $94.5M. Annual income is reported at $8M. Total assets have grown from $58.1M in 2010 to $87.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation is a private non-operating foundation, and as such, its only activity is to make grants or contributions to other 501(c) organizations, principally to public charities. See attached schedule - "grants paid". Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Delaware. According to available records, The Allerton Foundation Inc. has made 96 grants totaling $10.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.6M in 2020 to $6.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.2M, with an average award of $110K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and Delaware and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$115K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The foundation is a private non-operating foundation, and as such, its only activity is to make grants or contributions to other 501(c) organizations, principally to public charities. See attached schedule - "grants paid". Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, DE, NJ.
The Allerton Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $10.5M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $110K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.2M.
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.
The Allerton Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Bruce Melgary | DIRECTOR,SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marguerite Lenfest | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane L Myer | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.4M
Total Assets
$87.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$87.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$5.6M
Net Investment Income
$3.1M
Distribution Amount
$4M
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$10.5M
Average Grant
$110K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conservation FundTHE ALLERTON WILDLIFE HABITAT FUND | Centerville, DE | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Children'S Hospital Of Philadelphia FoundationSUPPORT FOR AUTISM RESEARCH | Philadelphia, PA | $500K | 2022 |
| Drexel UniversityLIFE COURSE OUTCOMES RESEARCH PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To AnimalsHUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine ArtsFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Judith Creed Horizons For Achieving IndependenceOPERATING SUPPORT | Bryn Mawr, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Elwyn FoundationTHE CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY AT ELWYN | Media, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Marine Mammal Stranding CenterFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Brigantine, NJ | $30K | 2022 |
| Temple University AmblerTO SUPPORT AND REBUILD AREAS OF THE ARBORETUM | Ambler, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue IncFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Chester Springs, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife RefugeFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Medford, NJ | $25K | 2022 |
| Woodmere Art Museum IncFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare SocietyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| French & Pickering Creeks Conservation TrustFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Phoenixville, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Delaware County SpcaFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Media, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Schuylkill Center For Environmental EducationWILDLIFE CLINIC | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education CenterFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Chalfont, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Tri-State Bird Rescue And Research IncOIKLED WILDLIFE RESPONSE PROGRAM | Newark, DE | $15K | 2022 |
| Canine Partners For LifeFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Cochranville, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy IncFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Chester Springs, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Morris Animal RefugeFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pals For LifeFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | Devon, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Large Animal Protection SocietyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | West Grove, PA | $5K | 2022 |
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