Ally Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Ally Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 182 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.3 million
- Number of grants182
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$89.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.6 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.0 million | 167 | $83.3 million |
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 182 | $81.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 182 | $89.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ally Charitable Foundation 601 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (980) 312-8320 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted online by visiting www.ally.com/about/social-impact/grants/ |
| Restrictions | The organization must have an approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity status. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ally Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 59 | $2.9 million |
| Michigan | 46 | $1.8 million |
| Utah | 51 | $1.5 million |
| California | 16 | $242,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $234,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $107,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Foundation | Workforce development center of excellence and scholarship fund | $1.0 million |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Multi-year: mayor's racial equity fund #1 | $400,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Multi-year: lisc -welcome home & digital navigator | $400,000 |
| The Other Side Academy | The other side builders | $284,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region Inc | Multi-year: the meadows at plato place | $250,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc | The law and public policy scholars programs | $114,000 |
| Junior Achievement | 2023 ally employee engagement via ja programming | $107,000 |
| Emerging Industries Training Institute | Neighborhood beautification through workforce development | $100,000 |
| Invest Detroit Foundation | Strategic neighborhood fund 3 | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Multi-year: lisc - diverse supplier grant initiative | $100,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | Building a healthy neighborhood (bahn) 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Other Side Academy | The other side village community center | $100,000 |
| Ugf Institute Inc | Scholarships and training | $100,000 |
| Weber State University | Emerging hispanic-serving institution acceleration project | $100,000 |
| Success in Education Foundation | Road to success/ken garff esports | $75,000 |
| Success in Education Foundation | Ogden school district initiative | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan | Ally financial site-based (sib) mentoring | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan | Financial literacy at don weekend and beyond | $50,000 |
| Caught Up | Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Foundation | Project accelerate! | $50,000 |
| Circle de Luz Inc | Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development | $50,000 |
| Friendship Community Development Corp | Trust-based philanthropy - affordable housing | $50,000 |
| Journi Incorporated | Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development | $50,000 |
| Lawn Academy | Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development | $50,000 |
| Leading on Opportunity (Foundation for the Carolinas) | Leading on opportunity general operating support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Hispanic Collaborative | Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development | $50,000 |
| Sola I Can Foundation | Sola pathways to home ownership program & operations | $50,000 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | Tech united community resource hubs | $50,000 |
| Weber State University | Emerging hispanic-serving institution acceleration project | $50,000 |
| United Community Housing Coaliton | Foreclosure & homeless prevention | $45,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Healthcare | Give one raise two 2024 | $40,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Scholarships in honor of jeffrey j. Brown | $30,000 |
| The Center for Strategic Economic Studies and Institutional Development | Digital growth accelerator | $30,000 |
| Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center Inc | Economic mobility | $25,000 |
| Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center (Beatties Ford Road Counseling) | Tool bag for success | $25,000 |
| California Community Reinvestment Corporation | Scholarship awards | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Bilingual Preschool Inc | Charlotte bilingual preschool workforce development program | $25,000 |
| City Startup Labs Inc | Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Emergency shelter services | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Corporation for Affordable Housing and Community Development | Trust-based philanthropy - affordable housing | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Rizer
- Jan Bergeson
- Samuel Little
- Jay Frucci
- Jacqueline Howard
- Joyce Daniels
- Mary French
- Alison Summerville
- Andrea Brimmer
- David Debrunner
- Diane Morais
- Lashauna Lowry
- Lindsay Yousif
Questions people ask
Does Ally Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ally Charitable Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 182 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ally Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Rizer (President), Jan Bergeson (Vice President), Samuel Little (Treasurer) and Jay Frucci (Assistant Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Ally Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.