The Allerton Foundation

How to apply, from its 2024 IRS return

How to ask

The 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…

Deadlines

None stated

Limits on who can apply

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.

Grants paid in 2024

$4.3 million, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.