Estramonte Family Foundation
The Estramonte Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that reported 12 grants totaling $356,150 in 2024. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations and causes including health care, emergency assistance, education, and animal shelter support.
Estramonte Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Estramonte Family Foundation gave $356K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $356,150
- -82.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,679
- -97.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $3,635,607
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Estramonte Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2701 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (843) 996-1915
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Estramonte Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Katie Blessings Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 7% to recipients in Florida. The listed grants also included recipients in New York and Pennsylvania, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Estramonte Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2022) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Katie Blessings Foundation Charlotte, NC | For Subtance Abuse & Health Care | $200,000 |
| Dancing with the Stars Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Benefitting Charlotte Area Charity | $80,000 |
| Starmed Urgent and Family Care Charlotte, NC | Hurricane Relief Clinic Support | $30,000 |
| Floridian Spring Water Ocala, FL | Hurricane Helene Water Supply | $25,000 |
| The Good Fellows Charlotte, NC | Emergency Assistance to Families | $10,000 |
| Go Fund ME Charlotte, NC | Medical Expenses | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Christian School Charlotte, NC | Educational and Athletic Support Con | $3,500 |
| Kulu Foundation New York, NY | Thanksgiving Turkeys for Hungry | $1,500 |
| Unconquered Football Foundation Charlotte, NC | Athletic Enhancement Contribution | $500 |
| Asheville Humane Society Asheville, NC | Shelter Animal Assistance | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,635,607 | $164,033 | $386,104 | $356,150 | 12 | $356,150 | $164,033 | $185,518 |
| 2023 | $3,856,003 | $143,445 | $2,024,209 | $2,010,219 | 2 | $2,010,219 | $143,445 | $164,802 |
| 2022 | $4,750,000 | $5,000,000 | $265,958 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | — | $1,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Estramonte Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. Charlotte Christian School describes its mission as a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education that equips students to integrate biblical truth and learning into daily life and impact culture for Christ. Asheville Humane Society describes its mission as building a supportive community that positively impacts pets and people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $356,150. Grants ranged from $200 to $200,000, with a median grant of $4,250. The largest grants included $200,000 to The Katie Blessings Foundation for substance abuse and health care; $80,000 to Dancing with the Stars Charlotte to benefit a Charlotte-area charity; $30,000 to Starmed Urgent and Family Care for hurricane relief clinic support; and $25,000 to Floridian Spring Water for Hurricane Helene water supply. Other recipients included The Good Fellows ($10,000), Go Fund Me ($5,000), and Charlotte Christian School ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mike Estramonte as president, Tracey Hummell as secretary, Brennan Goldsmith as treasurer, and Alana S Craycraft as a board member.
Estramonte Family Foundation is led by Mike Estramonte, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Estramonte
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alana S. Craycraft
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Goldsmith
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Hummell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim Estramonte (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Estramonte Family Foundation
How much does Estramonte Family Foundation give each year?
Estramonte Family Foundation gave $356K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 2 grants.
What is Estramonte Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Estramonte Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $29,679, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Estramonte Family Foundation give grants?
Estramonte Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (7 grants).
Does Estramonte Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Estramonte Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Estramonte Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Estramonte Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Katie Blessings Foundation ($200,000), Dancing with the Stars Charlotte ($80,000) and Starmed Urgent and Family Care ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Estramonte Family Foundation?
Estramonte Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Estramonte Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Estramonte Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Estramonte Family Foundation's EIN?
Estramonte Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1327750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Estramonte Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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