Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc
Healthy Charlotte Alliance (Alliance) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the health and quality of life for all people of Mecklenburg County. It offers educational and informative events and lectures about health and wellness; grants and awards given through our endowment; and fun, informative meetings for members.
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc gave $100K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $100,000
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,305,065
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wayfinders ($35K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $100K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayfinders Charlotte, NC | To further its mission | $35,000 |
| BraveStep Concord, NC | To further its mission | $20,000 |
| HopeWay Charlotte, NC | To further its mission | $20,000 |
| KinderMourn Charlotte, NC | To further its mission | $15,000 |
| Baby Bundles Charlotte, NC | To further its mission | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,305,065 | $138,595 | $206,475 | $100,000 | 5 | $57,689 |
| 2025 | $2,119,340 | $143,480 | $197,316 | $90,000 | 4 | $57,904 |
| 2024 | $2,058,677 | $148,928 | $192,996 | $95,000 | 3 | $73,477 |
| 2023 | $1,891,142 | $130,283 | $192,290 | $90,000 | 3 | $50,885 |
| 2022 | $1,937,313 | $107,424 | $185,025 | $92,000 | 4 | $49,608 |
| 2021 | $2,186,440 | $81,561 | $155,902 | $80,000 | 2 | $48,904 |
About Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc is a public charity, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $58K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc is led by Erin Edwards, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Erin Edwards
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $71K (2026)
Jennie Carruth
President
Co-Vp Grants → At-Large, 2024
At-Large → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Williford
Corr. Secretary
Co-Vp Edu & Program → Co-Vp Board Development, 2022
Co-Vp Board Development → Corr. Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Scharf
At-Large
Corr. Secretary → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Adams
Vice President & Grants
Vice President Membership → Vice President & Grants, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Chandler
Imm. Past President
Board President → Past President, 2025
Past President → Imm. Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra May
At-Large
Co-Vp Edu & Program → Vice President, Edu & Program, 2022
Vice President, Edu & Program → At-Large, 2026
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Aronovitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Compton
Vice President & Awards
Vice President Awards → Vice President & Awards, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Yount
Parliamentarian
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Ward
At-Large
Vice President Board Development → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Licari
At-Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Llewellyn
Vice President & Membership
At-Large → Vice President & Membership, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Starr
Vice President, Edu & Program
At Large → Vice President, Edu & Program, 2026
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trisha Mendoza (2021–2024) — Vice President Grants
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $71K, to Erin Edwards (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc
How much does Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc give each year?
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc gave $100K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $90K across 4 grants.
What is Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc give grants?
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (4 grants).
Does Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further its mission" (5 grants).
Who are Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Wayfinders ($35,000), BraveStep ($20,000) and HopeWay ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc?
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
What is Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's EIN?
Healthy Charlotte Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1356858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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