Grants paid in 2024
29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts PlusCharlotte, NC | Arts education organization | $270K |
| Paramount Institute of Cosmetic ArtsGastonia, NC | Operational Support | $200K |
| Knothole FoundationCharlotte, NC | Promote baseball in underserved communities | $100K |
| Carolina Thread TrailCharlotte, NC | assist communities plan and develop connecting trails in a 15 county area surrounding Charlotte | $36K |
| Pirates CharitiesPittsburgh, PA | Youth health, fitness, and education programs | $30K |
| Right Moves for Youth IncCharlotte, NC | Work with students to improve school attendance, improve behavior, and engage in education. | $30K |
| YMCA of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NC | Health, fitness, and education programs | $30K |
| Philips Academy of North Carolina IncCharlotte, NC | School for students with learning disabilities and autism | $30K |
| Charlotte Knights CharitiesCharlotte, NC | Health, fitness, and education programs | $30K |
| Good Samaritan HavenBarre, VT | Operational Support | $30K |
| Lifespan IncCharlotte, NC | Enrichment opportunitues for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $25K |
| Least of These CarolinasGastonia, NC | Operational Support | $25K |
| Classroom CentralCharlotte, NC | Collects and distributes free school supplies | $20K |
| Furnish for GoodCharlotte, NC | Operational Support | $20K |
| Charlotte Speech and Hearing CenterCharlotte, NC | Support speach -language and hearing services to those in need | $20K |
| Freedom CommunitiesCharlotte, NC | a family centered community transformation organization in the Freedom Drive corridor of West Charlotte | $20K |
| Girls on the Run InternationalCharlotte, NC | Programs for preteen girls | $15K |
| Trips for KidsCharlotte, NC | Operational Support | $15K |
| Bright BlessingsMatthews, NC | Support for homeless children | $15K |
| Camp Luck IncCherryville, NC | Provides support for families and youth camp program | $15K |
| Alexander Youth NetworkCharlotte, NC | Children's behavioral healthcare | $15K |
| Spokes GroupCharlotte, NC | Putting underprivileged young people on community bikes | $15K |
| Joe Martin ALSCharlotte, NC | Overnight summer camp for kids with ALS | $15K |
| Bike Walk NcCary, NC | Operational Support | $15K |
| Low Country Orphan ReliefNorth Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $15K |
| Pat's PlaceCharlotte, NC | Operational Support | $15K |
| Extra Mile Education FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Financial assistance and scholarship support to under-resourced children for parochial schools | $2,500 |
| Montour Trail CouncilPittsburgh, PA | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Charlotte's Finest Legacy FoundationCharlotte, NC | Operational Support | $1,000 |
By state: North Carolina 24 · Pennsylvania 3 · Vermont 1 · South Carolina 1
About this foundation
Bill and Sharon Allen Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bill and Sharon Allen Familyfoundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Bill and Sharon Allen Familyfoundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 29 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Bill and Sharon Allen Familyfoundation give?
North Carolina (24 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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