Private foundation · EIN 92-1327750 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Estramonte Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $356K total, median $4,250. 75% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$356K
Median grant
$4,250
Stays in NC
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 11 of 12 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Katie Blessings FoundationCharlotte, NCFor subtance abuse & health care$200K
Dancing With the Stars CharlotteCharlotte, NCBenefitting charlotte area charity$80K
Starmed Urgent and Family CareCharlotte, NCHurricane relief clinic support$30K
Floridian Spring WaterOcala, FLHurricane helene water supply$25K
The Good FellowsCharlotte, NCEmergency assistance to families$10K
Charlotte Christian SchoolCharlotte, NCEducational and athletic support con$3,500
Kulu FoundationNew York, NYThanksgiving turkeys for hungry$1,500
Unconquered Football FoundationCharlotte, NCAthletic enhancement contribution$500
Asheville Humane SocietyAsheville, NCShelter animal assistance$250
Cb-Community Public Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEducational support contribution$200
Forgotten Now Family RescueCornelius, NCShelter animal assistance$200

By state: North Carolina 9 · Florida 1 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Estramonte Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of Amber Tracewell, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Estramonte Family Foundation 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 Estramonte Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $356K across 12 grants, a median of $4,250.

Where does Estramonte Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (9 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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