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The Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in North Carolina, with additional support in Pennsylvania and Vermont. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
$650K
13%

KNOTHOLE FOUNDATION KNOTHOLE FOUNDATION
$529K
11%

DISCOVERY PLACE INC
$450K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation?
No. Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation give?
Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHARLOTTE, KNOTHOLE FOUNDATION KNOTHOLE FOUNDATION, and DISCOVERY PLACE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation?
Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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