Building thriving and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Our Programs
Arts & Culture
Art ignites curiosity, unlocking deeper insights about ourselves, each other, and the world around us. We support organizations that champion and uplift diverse ideas, cultures, and traditions, fostering a rich tapestry of perspectives that drive innovation and connection.
Youth
Youth are not just our future; they are our today. We invest in organizations helping youth discover their passions and act on issues they care about. We’re rallying resources to support intergenerational mentoring to put youth in positions of leadership, building a better future not just for young people, but for everyone.
Environment
We believe communities can be vectors of change at all levels for combatting biodiversity loss and supporting the environment. We invest in community-driven solutions that leverage science and technology to protect wildlife and habitats.
About Us
Founded in 1988, Allen Family Philanthropies, formerly called the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, has invested in communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to strengthen arts and culture, empower the next generation of changemakers, and support a global network of partners working to advance biodiversity and human well-being. In addition to our core program areas of arts & culture, youth, and environment, the foundation funds bioscience via the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group and contributes to a wide range of sponsorships and community grants across Washington state.
Core program areas: arts & culture, youth, and the environment
Active grants in all program areas, including bioscience and communities
Grantees over the last 10 years (2015-2025)
Dollars granted over the last 10 years (2015-2025)
Recent News
Read the stories of the ordinary and extraordinary people making change every day, discover new funding opportunities, and explore other news from our grantees and team.
Inspiring and educating the next generation of leaders with Children of the Setting Sun
Optimizing wildlife camera traps for greater conservation outcomes
Meet the team of scientists and technologists working to optimize camera traps for conservation
Mapping seagrasses with Earth Genome & The Nature Conservancy
Scientists and technologists are designing a blueprint for scalable seagrass ecosystem mapping
$5M awarded to Pacific Northwest Natural Climate Solutions projects
The six grantees will tackle pressing climate challenges in the Pacific Northwest
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