Reemprise Fund
Reemprise Fund is a venture philanthropy organization that invests in emerging nonprofit leaders and early-stage organizations serving historically marginalized communities in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization builds relationships that deepen over time and provides a range of supportsincluding multi-year strategic partnerships, grantmaking, organizational assessment, and hands-on capability buildingto strengthen leadership, operations, and long-term sustainability. Through this continuum of engagement, Reemprise offers strategic guidance, evaluation and learning support, and access to its network to help nonprofit organizations grow stronger, more resilient, and better positioned for lasting impact.
Reemprise Fund at a glance
In short: Reemprise Fund gave $140K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- -48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +54.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $516,474
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Reemprise Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Academy of Goal Achievers ($80K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2025) to $272K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Academy of Goal Achievers Charlotte, NC | Multi-year, strategic partnership | $80,000 |
| Healing Vine Harbor Mint Hill, NC | Multi-year, strategic partnership | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $516,474 | $78,545 | $362,443 | $140,000 | 2 | $78,545 |
| 2024 | $800,371 | $82,194 | $501,985 | $272,000 | 6 | $81,621 |
| 2023 | $1,220,162 | $1,468,740 | $248,578 | $194,000 | 7 | $3,824 |
About Reemprise Fund
Based on IRS filings
Reemprise Fund is a public charity, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $516K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reemprise Fund is led by Charlie Elberson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlie Elberson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrystal R Joy
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam L Smith Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Reemprise Fund
How much does Reemprise Fund give each year?
Reemprise Fund gave $140K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $272K across 6 grants.
How large is Reemprise Fund?
Reemprise Fund reported $516K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79K.
Where does Reemprise Fund operate?
Reemprise Fund has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Reemprise Fund's EIN?
Reemprise Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4417186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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