Allen Family Philanthropies

Allen Family Philanthropies is sponsored by Allen Family Philanthropies. Provides grants focusing on education, health, and community development, with a priority in the Pacific Northwest.

Contact Us | Allen Family Philanthropies | Allen Family Philanthropies Frequently Asked Questions How can I apply to Allen Family Philanthropies for funding? Allen Family Philanthropies does not accept unsolicited requests for grant funding. When appropriate, the foundation will post information about new RFPs on the foundation website and in our newsletter.

What are the program areas for Allen Family Philanthropies? The foundation’s focus areas remain the same: Arts & Culture, Youth, and Environment. A unifying element of the portfolio is its community-centeredness where solutions are built at the level where the need is greatest and the project teams are motivated and knowledgeable to secure measurable impact.

See more about our core programs here . Does Allen Family Philanthropies provide general operating support? The foundation provides a range of support in alignment with our mission and focus areas.

Funding is considered case by case based on our programmatic priorities. How can I apply for a job at Allen Family Philanthropies? When appropriate, the foundation will post job opportunities here .

Where does Allen Family Philanthropies make grants? We fund work aligned to our program priorities across the Pacific Northwest, the U.S., and internationally. Why did The Paul G.

Allen Family Foundation change its name to Allen Family Philanthropies? The name change is just a rebranding that reflects the maturing of our organization and the continued philanthropic interests of the Allen Family. AFP’s grant portfolio continues nearly 40 years of philanthropic work on behalf of co-founders the late Microsoft co-founder Paul G.

Allen and his sister Jody Allen, board chair. Is this name change related to Paul Allen’s Giving Pledge promise? Yes – Paul was an early signer of the Giving Pledge in 2010 and was named one of the world’s most generous philanthropists with lifetime giving of more than $2B, including a dedicated fund which has made more than $1B in total contributions since its founding in 1988.

The name change is just a rebranding effort that reflects the maturing of our organization and the continued philanthropic interests of the Allen Family. Is Allen Family Philanthropies affiliated with other organizations founded by Paul Allen and Jody Allen such as the Allen Institute or MoPOP?

No. Allen Family Philanthropies is a private family foundation, and separate and distinct from Paul Allen’s estate and other charitable organizations in the ecosystem, such as the Allen Institute, Ai2, MoPOP, etc. What is the size of Allen Family Philanthropies’ endowment? AFP holds assets of more than $1 billion (June 2025 is approx. $1.

35B). Please see the foundation’s annual 990 tax return for further details about assets under management, available upon request or on the foundation website. How much money does Allen Family Philanthropies award in grants each year?

On average, AFP grants between $50-$60 million per year across its program areas of arts & culture, youth development, environment, and bioscience. Where is Allen Family Philanthropies located? AFP’s headquarters are in Seattle, Washington.

Does Allen Family Philanthropies accept donations? No - AFP does not solicit or accept contributions. Individuals and organizations interested in making contributions should consider directly supporting nonprofits in their community or around the world that match your philanthropic interests.

Consult your local community foundation or financial advisor. Does Allen Family Philanthropies receive government funding? No, AFP does not receive government funding.

General contact information is info@allenphilanthropies. org . While it is important that our foundation be available to its partners, potential grantees, and the public, our foundation may be unable to respond directly due to the large number of emails received.

Contact press@allenphilanthropies. org . Please include the name of your media outlet and your deadline in the subject line.

Existing Grantees Contact Foundation grantees should reach out to their program officer for information or questions. Our foundation is committed to ensuring that its operations are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and integrity and in compliance with laws.

Comprehensive information, including the procedures for reporting misconduct related to the foundation’s activities, is available in the foundation’s Whistleblower Policy . Our foundation has high ethical standards governing its work and expects those same standards from its grantees, funding partners, vendors and contractors based on our foundation’s Code of Conduct . General contact information is info@allenphilanthropies.

org . While it is important that our foundation be available to its partners, potential grantees, and the public, our foundation may be unable to respond directly due to the large number of emails received. Contact press@allenphilanthropies.

org . Please include the name of your media outlet and your deadline in the subject line. Existing Grantees Contact Foundation grantees should reach out to their program officer for information or questions.

Our foundation is committed to ensuring that its operations are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and integrity and in compliance with laws. Comprehensive information, including the procedures for reporting misconduct related to the foundation’s activities, is available in the foundation’s Whistleblower Policy .

Our foundation has high ethical standards governing its work and expects those same standards from its grantees, funding partners, vendors and contractors based on our foundation’s Code of Conduct . We’re excited to connect with you and share regular updates across our arts and culture, environment, and youth programs.