The Cemala Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cemala Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $210,294. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$210,294
- Assets$34.5 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
49% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 50 | $33.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 55 | $34.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan S Schwartz 1175 Revolution Mill Dr Ste 14, Greensboro, NC 27405 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 274-3541 |
| What to submit | See website for details: www.cemala.org/funding-policy |
| Deadlines | Applications should be received by 3/1 and 9/1 for consideration at the regular board meetings. |
| Restrictions | Currently limited to guilford county or for statewide (NC) projects. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cemala Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 53 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ready for School Ready for Life | General operating support | $210,294 |
| Action Greenbsoro | General operating support | $138,500 |
| Miriam P Brenner Children's Museum | General operating support | $135,000 |
| Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General operating support | $125,000 |
| UNC Greensboro Excellence Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
| UNC Greensboro College of Visual & Performing Arts | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Greensboro Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $62,500 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Uncg-Center for Youth Family and Community Partnership | General operating support | $44,000 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | General operating support | $40,000 |
| YMCA Greensboro | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Greensboro | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Carolina Theatre of Greensboro | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Forge Greensboro | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Invest Early NC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| North Carolina for Community and Justice | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | General operating support | $25,000 |
| She Built This City | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | General operating support | $20,000 |
| NC Folk & Heritage Festivals | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Step Up Greensboro | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Black Child Development Insitute of Greensboro | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Horsepower | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Triad | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Triangle Sports Commission | General operating support | $15,000 |
| UNC Greensboro Master of Public Affairs | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of Greensboro | General operating support | $15,000 |
| East Market Street Development | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Eastern Musical Festival | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Beyond Sports NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Pathway to Success | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Downtown Greensboro Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Friends of John Coltrane | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greensboro Cerebral Palsey Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Richmond
- Merritt C Richmond
- Kim Richmond
- Ashley Cone
- Butch Cone
- Ceasar Cone III
- Egbert Davis IV
- John Cross
- Lulu Priddy
- Martha C Wright
- Matthew D Richmond
- Susan Schwartz
- Melissa Burroughs
Questions people ask
Does The Cemala Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications should be received by 3/1 and 9/1 for consideration at the regular board meetings.
How much does The Cemala Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Cemala Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack Richmond (Board Chair), Merritt C Richmond (Vice Chair), Kim Richmond (Secretary) and Ashley Cone (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Cemala Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.