Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation
The Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 2006, the foundation serves the greater good of communities by supporting nonprofit activities throughout the Charlotte region. The foundation is supported by Bill Allen.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.1M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+0.3% YoY
Grant Count
29
-3.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's core values are inclusion, integrity, innovation, impact, and results. The foundation is proud to fund nonprofit organizations and programs that promote fun, active, and healthy lifestyles for youth in the communities it serves.
Primary funding areas include:
- Youth development and education programs
- Health and fitness initiatives
- Sports and recreation programs for underserved populations
- Community-based nonprofit activities
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in 2023, with total giving of $1,070,000. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $330,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Charlotte region and greater North Carolina area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $20,585,001
- Total revenues: $2,042,958
- Total expenses: $1,300,291
- Total grants made: $962,000 (29 grants)
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants, contributions, etc.: $500,879
- Investment income and dividends: $445,537
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,132,258 | $20,585,001 | $19,983,632 |
| Revenue | $3,444,830 | $2,042,958 | $2,013,539 |
| Expenses | $1,332,568 | $1,300,291 | $1,408,947 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,084,250 | $1,069,200 | $1,109,125 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,422,391 | $1,311,673 | $1,387,951 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,235,470 | $1,076,495 | $1,069,545 |
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
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
- Address: 810 Colville Road, Charlotte, NC 28207-2312
- Telephone: 704-375-5937
- Website: basaff.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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