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Grants paid by Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation

EIN 20-5854617 · Charlotte, NC · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20

Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation of Charlotte, NC (EIN 20-5854617) reported 120 grants paid totaling $4,074,000 to 38 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$4,074,000

120 grants

Recipients

38

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202029$830,000
202232$1,107,000
202330$1,067,000
202429$1,070,000

Top recipients

The 38 recipients receiving the most from Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 38 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Arts Plus 59-1356847DCharlotte, NC4$580,0002024
YMCA of Greater Charlotte 56-1045299CCharlotte, NC4$570,0002024
Knothole Foundation 82-4726399BCharlotte, NC4$429,0002024
Discovery Place 56-0529944BCharlotte, NC2$300,0002022
Paramount Institute of Cosmetic Arts 99-2756946CGastonia, NC1$200,0002024
Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc 20-3125525BCharlotte, NC4$130,0002024
Right Moves for Youth Inc 56-1834718BCharlotte, NC4$130,0002024
Pirates Charities 25-1840370BPittsburgh, PA4$120,0002024
Carolina Thread TrailUCharlotte, NC3$115,5002024
Lifespan Inc 56-1142969BCharlotte, NC4$115,0002024
Charlotte Knights Charities 46-3836293BCharlotte, NC4$110,0002024
Alexander Youth NetworkUCharlotte, NC4$94,0002024
Classroom Central 03-0455618BCharlotte, NC4$85,0002024
Good Samaritan Haven 22-2573788BBarre, VT4$85,0002024
Freedom Communities 82-2329303BCharlotte, NC4$80,0002024
Girls On the Run International 56-2201835CCharlotte, NC4$80,0002024
Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center 56-0892041CCharlotte, NC4$80,0002024
The Ivey 26-4197696BCharlotte, NC2$75,0002022
Bright Blessings 35-2324487BMatthews, NC4$70,0002024
Least of These CarolinasUGastonia, NC3$65,0002024
Pat's PlaceUCharlotte, NC4$60,0002024
Rangers FoundationUGlasgow3$60,0002023
Camp Luck Inc 27-4174759BCherryville, NC4$60,0002024
Joe Martin Als 26-0163120CCharlotte, NC4$60,0002024
Low Country Orphan ReliefUN Charleston, SC4$55,0002024
Bike Walk Nc 41-2965583DCary, NC4$50,0002024
Spokes Group 45-0562248CCharlotte, NC4$45,0002024
Furnish for Good 84-2758965BCharlotte, NC2$40,0002024
Thread Trail 83-1284532DCharlotte, NC1$40,0002020
Trips for Kids 56-2212160DCharlotte, NC2$35,0002024
Muscular Dystrophy AssociationUCharlotte, NC1$20,0002020
Extra Mile Education Foundation 25-1621067CPittsburgh, PA4$10,0002024
The Bradley Center 25-0967464BPittsburgh, PA3$7,5002023
Mustand ClubUSuwanee, GA1$6,0002022
Charlotte Ballet 58-1314711BCharlotte, NC1$5,0002022
Over the Edge Cycling Club 47-3346521CCharlotte, NC3$3,0002023
Charlotte's Finest Legacy FoundationUCharlotte, NC3$3,0002024
Montour Trail Council 25-1634718BPittsburgh, PA1$1,0002024

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 120 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Arts Plus Charlotte, NCD$270,000paidARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION202503149349102505
2024Paramount Institute of Cosmetic Arts Gastonia, NCC$200,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Knothole Foundation Charlotte, NCB$100,000paidPromote baseball in underserved communities202503149349102505
2024Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NCU$35,500paidassist communities plan and develop connecting trails in a 15 county area surrounding Charlotte202503149349102505
2024YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NCC$30,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202503149349102505
2024Pirates Charities Pittsburgh, PAB$30,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202503149349102505
2024Charlotte Knights Charities Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202503149349102505
2024Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidSCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM202503149349102505
2024Right Moves for Youth Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidWORK WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, IMPROVE BEHAVIOR, AND ENGAGE IN EDUCATION.202503149349102505
2024Good Samaritan Haven Barre, VTB$30,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Lifespan Inc Charlotte, NCB$25,000paidENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITUES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES202503149349102505
2024Least of These Carolinas Gastonia, NCU$25,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Classroom Central Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidCOLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES202503149349102505
2024Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center Charlotte, NCC$20,000paidSupport speach -language and hearing services to those in need202503149349102505
2024Freedom Communities Charlotte, NCB$20,000paida family centered community transformation organization in the Freedom Drive corridor of West Charlotte202503149349102505
2024Furnish for Good Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Bike Walk Nc Cary, NCD$15,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Camp Luck Inc Cherryville, NCB$15,000paidPROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM202503149349102505
2024Girls On the Run International Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidPROGRAMS FOR PRETEEN GIRLS202503149349102505
2024Joe Martin Als Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidOvernight summer camp for kids with ALS202503149349102505
2024Alexander Youth Network Charlotte, NCU$15,000paidCHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE202503149349102505
2024Trips for Kids Charlotte, NCD$15,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Spokes Group Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidPutting underprivileged young people on community bikes202503149349102505
2024Low Country Orphan Relief N Charleston, SCU$15,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Pat's Place Charlotte, NCU$15,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Bright Blessings Matthews, NCB$15,000paidSUPPORT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN202503149349102505
2024Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PAC$2,500paidFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN FOR PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS202503149349102505
2024Montour Trail Council Pittsburgh, PAB$1,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2024Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation Charlotte, NCU$1,000paidOperational Support202503149349102505
2023Arts Plus Charlotte, NCD$270,000paidARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION202443189349102799
2023YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NCC$180,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202443189349102799
2023Knothole Foundation Charlotte, NCB$100,000paidPromote baseball in underserved communities202443189349102799
2023Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NCU$40,000paidassist communities plan and develop connecting trails in a 15 county area surrounding Charlotte202443189349102799
2023Lifespan Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITUES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES202443189349102799
2023Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidSCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM202443189349102799
2023Charlotte Knights Charities Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202443189349102799
2023Right Moves for Youth Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidWORK WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, IMPROVE BEHAVIOR, AND ENGAGE IN EDUCATION.202443189349102799
2023Pirates Charities Pittsburgh, PAB$30,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202443189349102799
2023Least of These Carolinas Gastonia, NCU$25,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Good Samaritan Haven Barre, VTB$25,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center Charlotte, NCC$20,000paidSupport speach -language and hearing services to those in need202443189349102799
2023Trips for Kids Charlotte, NCD$20,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Girls On the Run International Charlotte, NCC$20,000paidPROGRAMS FOR PRETEEN GIRLS202443189349102799
2023Classroom Central Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidCOLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES202443189349102799
2023Alexander Youth Network Charlotte, NCU$20,000paidCHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE202443189349102799
2023Rangers Foundation GlasgowU$20,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202443189349102799
2023Furnish for Good Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Freedom Communities Charlotte, NCB$20,000paida family centered community transformation organization in the Freedom Drive corridor of West Charlotte202443189349102799
2023Bright Blessings Matthews, NCB$20,000paidSUPPORT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN202443189349102799
2023Joe Martin Als Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidOvernight summer camp for kids with ALS202443189349102799
2023Camp Luck Inc Cherryville, NCB$15,000paidPROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM202443189349102799
2023Low Country Orphan Relief N Charleston, SCU$15,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Bike Walk Nc Cary, NCD$15,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Spokes Group Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidPutting underprivileged young people on community bikes202443189349102799
2023Pat's Place Charlotte, NCU$15,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PAC$2,500paidFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN FOR PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS202443189349102799
2023The Bradley Center Pittsburgh, PAB$2,500paidA youth development organization overcoming behavior issues202443189349102799
2023Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation Charlotte, NCU$1,000paidOperational Support202443189349102799
2023Over the Edge Cycling Club Charlotte, NCC$1,000paidCycling programs for those in need202443189349102799
2022YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NCC$330,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202303039349100445
2022Discovery Place Charlotte, NCB$150,000paidHANDS-ON MUSEUM FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH202303039349100445
2022Knothole Foundation Charlotte, NCB$100,000paidPROMOTE BASEBALL IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES202303039349100445
2022Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NCU$40,000paidASSIST COMMUNITIES PLAN AND DEVELOP CONNECTING TRAILS IN A 15 COUNTY AREA SURROUNDING CHARLOTTE202303039349100445
2022Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc Charlotte, NCB$40,000paidSCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM202303039349100445
2022Right Moves for Youth Inc Charlotte, NCB$40,000paidWORK WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, IMPROVE BEHAVIOR, AND ENGAGE IN EDUCATION.202303039349100445
2022Pirates Charities Pittsburgh, PAB$30,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202303039349100445
2022Lifespan Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITUES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES202303039349100445
2022Charlotte Knights Charities Charlotte, NCB$25,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202303039349100445
2022Classroom Central Charlotte, NCB$25,000paidCOLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES202303039349100445
2022The Ivey Charlotte, NCB$25,000paidSUPPORT AND ACTIVITY CENTER FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH MEMORY LOSS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS202303039349100445
2022Alexander Youth Network Charlotte, NCU$24,000paidCHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE202303039349100445
2022Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center Charlotte, NCC$20,000paidSUPPORT SPEACH -LANGUAGE AND HEARING SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED202303039349100445
2022Girls On the Run International Charlotte, NCC$20,000paidPROGRAMS FOR PRETEEN GIRLS202303039349100445
2022Freedom Communities Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidA FAMILY CENTERED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ORGANIZATION IN THE FREEDOM DRIVE CORRIDOR OF WEST CHARLOTTE202303039349100445
2022Bright Blessings Matthews, NCB$20,000paidSUPPORT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN202303039349100445
2022Rangers Foundation GlasgowU$20,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202303039349100445
2022Arts Plus Charlotte, NCD$20,000paidARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION202303039349100445
2022Camp Luck Inc Cherryville, NCB$15,000paidPROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM202303039349100445
2022Low Country Orphan Relief N Charleston, SCU$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2022Joe Martin Als Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidOVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS WITH ALS202303039349100445
2022Least of These Carolinas Gastonia, NCU$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2022Pat's Place Charlotte, NCU$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2022Good Samaritan Haven Barre, VTB$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2022Bike Walk Nc Cary, NCD$10,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2022Spokes Group Charlotte, NCC$10,000paidPUTTING UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNG PEOPLE ON COMMUNITY BIKES202303039349100445
2022Mustand Club Suwanee, GAU$6,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2022Charlotte Ballet Charlotte, NCB$5,000paidARTS EDUCATION202303039349100445
2022The Bradley Center Pittsburgh, PAB$2,500paidA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION OVERCOMING BEHAVIOR ISSUES202303039349100445
2022Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PAC$2,500paidFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN FOR PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS202303039349100445
2022Over the Edge Cycling Club Charlotte, NCC$1,000paidCYCLING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IN NEED202303039349100445
2022Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation Charlotte, NCU$1,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202303039349100445
2020Discovery Place Charlotte, NCB$150,000paidHANDS-ON MUSEUM FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH202102719349101215
2020Knothole Foundation Charlotte, NCB$129,000paidPROMOTE BASEBALL IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES202102719349101215
2020The Ivey Charlotte, NCB$50,000paidSUPPORT AND ACTIVITY CENTER FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH MEMORY LOSS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS202102719349101215
2020Thread Trail Charlotte, NCD$40,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202102719349101215
2020Alexander Youth Network Charlotte, NCU$35,000paidCHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE202102719349101215
2020Pirates Charities Pittsburgh, PAB$30,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202102719349101215
2020Right Moves for Youth Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidWORK WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, IMPROVE BEHAVIOR, AND ENGAGE IN EDUCATION.202102719349101215
2020YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NCC$30,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202102719349101215
2020Lifespan Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITUES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES202102719349101215
2020Philips Academy of North Carolina Inc Charlotte, NCB$30,000paidSCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM202102719349101215
2020Girls On the Run International Charlotte, NCC$25,000paidPROGRAMS FOR PRETEEN GIRLS202102719349101215
2020Charlotte Knights Charities Charlotte, NCB$25,000paidHEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202102719349101215
2020Classroom Central Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidCOLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES202102719349101215
2020Arts Plus Charlotte, NCD$20,000paidARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION202102719349101215
2020Rangers Foundation GlasgowU$20,000paidYOUTH HEALTH, FITNESS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS202102719349101215
2020Freedom Communities Charlotte, NCB$20,000paidA FAMILY CENTERED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ORGANIZATION IN THE FREEDOM DRIVE CORRIDOR OF WEST CHARLOTTE202102719349101215
2020Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center Charlotte, NCC$20,000paidSUPPORT SPEACH -LANGUAGE AND HEARING SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED202102719349101215
2020Muscular Dystrophy Association Charlotte, NCU$20,000paidHELP FOR SUPPORT GROUPS, EQUIPMENT ASSITANCE, AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS202102719349101215
2020Joe Martin Als Charlotte, NCC$15,000paidOVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS WITH ALS202102719349101215
2020Bright Blessings Matthews, NCB$15,000paidSUPPORT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN202102719349101215
2020Camp Luck Inc Cherryville, NCB$15,000paidPROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM202102719349101215
2020Pat's Place Charlotte, NCU$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202102719349101215
2020Good Samaritan Haven Barre, VTB$15,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202102719349101215
2020Bike Walk Nc Cary, NCD$10,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202102719349101215
2020Low Country Orphan Relief N Charleston, SCU$10,000paidOPERATIONAL SUPPORT202102719349101215
2020Spokes Group Charlotte, NCC$5,000paidPUTTING UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNG PEOPLE ON COMMUNITY BIKES202102719349101215
2020Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PAC$2,500paidFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN FOR PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS202102719349101215
2020The Bradley Center Pittsburgh, PAB$2,500paidA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION OVERCOMING BEHAVIOR ISSUES202102719349101215
2020Over the Edge Cycling Club Charlotte, NCC$1,000paidCYCLING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IN NEED202102719349101215

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202503149349102505
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202443189349102799
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202303039349100445
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202102719349101215

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