THE ALLEN FOUNDATION
Grant Information
Notice to Grantseekers
Please be aware that The Allen Foundation’s Grants are by invitation only. The following is for information only. Thank you!
Areas of Interest - Updated for 2025
Historically, The Allen Foundation has concentrated on strengthening communities in Wisconsin, with special emphasis on Rock County and Janesville, Wisconsin. In recent years, however, the Foundation has elected to consider applications from other geographies within the United States, as long as the potential Grantee is engaged in activities consistent with the Foundation’s Areas of Interest.
Generally, our goal is to meet charitable needs of an emergency, new, or innovative nature, and generally to fulfill needs and develop programs in health, welfare, and other charitable fields, including the field of providing activities for senior citizens.
While this goal allows for a wide range of organizations to be considered, and The Allen Foundation is willing to consider charitable needs of a “new or innovative nature,” the following examples will provide guidance:
Quality of Life:
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Arts and Culture; Museums and Visual Arts; Performing Arts
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Children and Youth Services
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Human and Social Services
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Religious Organizations
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Scientific Research
Senior Care:
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Senior Centers; Social Interaction
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Healthcare Navigation
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In-Home Care Promotion
Animal Safety:
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Rescues and Well-Being
Healthcare:
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Healthcare Institutions
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Medical Research
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Specific Disease States
Educational Development:
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Scholarships
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Financial Aid
The Allen Foundation looks for organizations that will be able to articulate individual areas of Foundation interest (ideally, multiple areas).