Alamance Community Foundation
The Alamance Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Burlington, North Carolina. Established in 2017 (formerly known as Alamance Foundation from 1991-2016), the organization has been dedicated to strengthening Alamance County for over 30 years through philanthropic initiatives and community engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.1M
+11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+194.3% YoY
Grant Count
32
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
+175.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Alamance Community Foundation exists to strengthen Alamance County for present and future generations through inspired and collaborative giving.
Vision: The Foundation is dedicated to growing and leveraging community assets in order to contribute to an inclusive and vibrant community.
Core Values:
- Resourceful Innovation
- Caring Engagement
- Transparent Collaboration
Primary Focus Areas: The Foundation supports faith-based initiatives, health and human services, educational programs, and other community service organizations. Primary funding focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards Community Grants to nonprofit organizations whose work directly impacts Alamance County and its residents.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses exclusively on Alamance County, North Carolina and its residents. Organizations based outside the county may apply only for funding supporting work that directly impacts Alamance County.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $24.3 million
- Total Revenue: $4.06 million
- Total Expenses: $1.41 million
- Total Liabilities: $6.31 million
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $27.1 million
- Total Giving: $2.29 million
Staffing: 4 employees (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,132,311 | $24,330,691 | $19,209,403 |
| Revenue | $4,367,430 | $4,057,526 | $2,369,564 |
| Expenses | $2,987,199 | $1,413,429 | $1,656,409 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $736,480 | $631,567 | $567,600 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Alamance Community Foundation
ACF Community Grant
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ACF Scholarships (Multiple Named Funds)
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by scholarship ($500 - $1,500+)
Deadline
February 16, 2027
ACF Scholarships (Multiple Named Scholarships)
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by scholarship ($500-$1,500+)
Deadline
February 16, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blessed Sacrament Church ($706,065), First Presbyterian Church of Burlington ($248,097), Elon University ($229,737).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALAMANCE ARTS GRAHAM, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $52,400 |
| ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION GRAHAM, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $62,242 |
| ALAMANCE COUNTY YOUNG LIFE BURLINGTON, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $19,000 |
| ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEN BURLINGTON, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $8,887 |
| BREAK THE CYCLE GLOBAL BURLINGTON, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| BURR & BURTON ACADEMY MANCHESTER, VT | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $11,000 |
| CITY OF BURLINGTON RECREATION AND PARKS BURLINGTON, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $21,830 |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ALAMANCE COUNTY INC GRAHAM, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $6,833 |
| ELON UNIVERSITY ELON, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $229,737 |
| FEED THE HUNGER GRAHAM, NC | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $31,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CHANDLER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARLENE CARTER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH HOOD | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RYAN MOFFITT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DIAMOND | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT GUNN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AMI HILL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| VERNON CLAPP | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WILLY FISHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOYCE MONTAGUE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CLAIRE HASLAM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL HOLT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PAUL KOONTS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KELLY MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KARI TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GAVIN STEVENS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,180 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Fall 2025 Community Grant Recipients:**
Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Community - Esperanza Academy, Alamance Partnership for Children, Autism Society of North Carolina, Burlington Homes - Food Pantry, Diaper Bank of North Carolina, Elon University Health Outreach Program at Elon (HOPE) Clinic, Family Justice Center of Alamance County, Freedom's Hope, Hand in Hand Tutoring, Melfield United Church of Christ - SOMEMUCC Food Pantry, OE Enterprises, Residential Treatment Services of Alamance County, SAFE (formerly Southern Alamance Family Empowerment), The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center, Transcend Alamance, United Way of Alamance County, and Valores.
Impact Alamance Announces 2026 Flex Fund Grants Supporting Nonprofit OperationsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alamance Community Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** The Alamance Community Foundation exists to strengthen Alamance County for present and future generations through inspired and collaborative giving. **Vision:** The Foundation is dedicated to growing and leveraging community assets in order to contribute to an inclusive and vibrant community. **Core Values:** • Resourceful Innovation • Caring Engagement • Transparent Collaboration **Primary Focus Areas:** The Foundation supports faith-based initiatives, health and human s…
How do I apply for a grant from Alamance Community Foundation?
The Foundation awards Community Grants to nonprofit organizations whose work directly impacts Alamance County and its residents. **Grant Amounts:** Typically between $1,000 and $5,000 **Application Timeline:** • Spring cycle: February 1 through March 15 (recipients notified second week of May) • Fall cycle: August 1 through September 15 (recipients notified second week of November) **Eligibility Restrictions:** The Foundation does not provide community grant funding to: • Individuals • Politica…
Where does Alamance Community Foundation make grants?
The Foundation focuses exclusively on Alamance County, North Carolina and its residents. Organizations based outside the county may apply only for funding supporting work that directly impacts Alamance County.
What size grants does Alamance Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Alamance Community Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alamance Community Foundation's EIN?
Alamance Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3275373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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