Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 20-5854617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$27M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Plus | Charlotte, NC | Arts education organization | $270,000 |
| Paramount Institute of Cosmetic Arts | Gastonia, NC | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Knothole Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Promote baseball in underserved communities | $100,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | CharLOTTE, NC | assist communities plan and develop connecting trails in a 15 county area surrounding Charlotte | $35,500 |
| Pirates Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | Youth health, fitness, and education programs | $30,000 |
| Right Moves for Youth Inc | Charlotte, NC | Work with students to improve school attendance, improve behavior, and engage in education. | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Health, fitness, and education programs | $30,000 |
| Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc | Charlotte, NC | School for students with learning disabilities and autism | $30,000 |
| Charlotte Knights Charities | Charlotte, NC | Health, fitness, and education programs | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Haven | Barre, VT | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Lifespan Inc | Charlotte, NC | Enrichment opportunitues for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $25,000 |
| Least of These Carolinas | Gastonia, NC | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Classroom Central | Charlotte, NC | Collects and distributes free school supplies | $20,000 |
| Furnish for Good | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| charlotte speech and hearing center | charLOTTE, NC | Support speach -language and hearing services to those in need | $20,000 |
| Freedom communities | CharLOTTE, NC | a family centered community transformation organization in the Freedom Drive corridor of West Charlotte | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run International | Charlotte, NC | Programs for preteen girls | $15,000 |
| Trips for Kids | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Bright Blessings | Matthews, NC | Support for homeless children | $15,000 |
| Camp Luck Inc | Cherryville, NC | Provides support for families and youth camp program | $15,000 |
| Alexander Youth Network | Charlotte, NC | Children's behavioral healthcare | $15,000 |
| Spokes Group | Charlotte, NC | Putting underprivileged young people on community bikes | $15,000 |
| Joe Martin ALS | Charlotte, NC | Overnight summer camp for kids with ALS | $15,000 |
| Bike Walk NC | Cary, NC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Low Country Orphan Relief | N Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Pat's Place | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Financial assistance and scholarship support to under-resourced children for parochial schools | $2,500 |
| Montour Trail Council | Pittsburgh, PA | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,070,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,067,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5854617
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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