Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $270,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$270,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 30 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 29 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24 | $991,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $33,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $30,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Plus | Arts education organization | $270,000 |
| Paramount Institute of Cosmetic Arts | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Knothole Foundation | Promote baseball in underserved communities | $100,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | assist communities plan and develop connecting trails in a 15 county area surrounding Charlotte | $35,500 |
| Pirates Charities | Youth health, fitness, and education programs | $30,000 |
| Right Moves for Youth Inc | Work with students to improve school attendance, improve behavior, and engage in education. | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Health, fitness, and education programs | $30,000 |
| Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc | School for students with learning disabilities and autism | $30,000 |
| Charlotte Knights Charities | Health, fitness, and education programs | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Haven | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Lifespan Inc | Enrichment opportunitues for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $25,000 |
| Least of These Carolinas | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Classroom Central | Collects and distributes free school supplies | $20,000 |
| Furnish for Good | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| charlotte speech and hearing center | Support speach -language and hearing services to those in need | $20,000 |
| Freedom communities | a family centered community transformation organization in the Freedom Drive corridor of West Charlotte | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run International | Programs for preteen girls | $15,000 |
| Trips for Kids | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Bright Blessings | Support for homeless children | $15,000 |
| Camp Luck Inc | Provides support for families and youth camp program | $15,000 |
| Alexander Youth Network | Children's behavioral healthcare | $15,000 |
| Spokes Group | Putting underprivileged young people on community bikes | $15,000 |
| Joe Martin ALS | Overnight summer camp for kids with ALS | $15,000 |
| Bike Walk NC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Low Country Orphan Relief | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Pat's Place | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Financial assistance and scholarship support to under-resourced children for parochial schools | $2,500 |
| Montour Trail Council | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation | Operational Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Scribner
- Bill Allen
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Scribner (Trust Officer) and Bill Allen (President/Director).
What does Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.