The Allendale Fund
The Allendale Fund is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. It reported 23 grants totaling $46,800 in filing year 2025, all to recipients in North Carolina.
The Allendale Fund at a glance
In short: The Allendale Fund gave $47K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,800
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,035
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $733,613
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Allendale Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1507 Allendale Road, Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: (336) 207-4983
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allendale Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greensboro ($15K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Allendale Fund open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $220; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $68K (2020). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Presbyterian Church Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Greensboro Day School Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| UNC Arts & Sciences Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Childrens Home Society Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cone Health Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Allendale Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $733,613 | $81,050 | $55,587 | $46,800 | 23 | $46,800 | $71,897 | $42,430 |
| 2024 | $708,150 | $57,006 | $56,519 | $47,170 | 22 | $47,170 | $47,333 | $41,482 |
| 2023 | $707,663 | $62,354 | $46,056 | $38,250 | 16 | $38,250 | $54,328 | $37,154 |
| 2022 | $691,365 | $49,192 | $58,920 | $50,100 | 13 | $52,830 | $44,146 | $38,662 |
| 2021 | $701,586 | $75,232 | $65,166 | $56,500 | 12 | $59,200 | $69,344 | $47,459 |
| 2020 | $690,953 | $3,001 | $75,561 | $68,000 | 11 | — | $5,613 | $42,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allendale Fund reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, charitable and faith-based organizations, and service providers.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Greensboro Urban Ministry says it offers food, shelter, and solutions to neighbors in need. Backpack Beginnings says it connects children and families to resources to support their health. Charlotte Country Day School describes its work as developing students through education, character, leadership, and service. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the fund’s focus.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 23 grants totaling $46,800. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000.
Largest reported grants included $15,000 to United Way of Greensboro, $7,000 to Buffalo Presbyterian Church, $5,500 to Greensboro Day School, $3,500 to UNC Arts & Sciences Foundation, and $2,500 each to Charlotte Country Day School and Samaritan’s Purse. The reported purposes for these grants were unrestricted. Other reported grants included $2,000 to Greensboro Urban Ministry and $1,000 each to Backpack Beginnings, Children’s Home Society, Cone Health, Greensboro Science Center, and Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Everette E Mills III as president, Madeline J Mills as secretary, and William E Mills and Clarence Mills Deaton as directors.
The Allendale Fund is led by Everette E. Mills III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Everette E. Mills III
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarence Mills Deaton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Mills
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline J. Mills
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Allendale Fund
How much does The Allendale Fund give each year?
The Allendale Fund gave $47K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 22 grants.
What is The Allendale Fund's typical grant size?
The Allendale Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,035, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Allendale Fund that year got $220 on average.
Where does The Allendale Fund give grants?
The Allendale Fund gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (13 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Wilmington, NC (2 grants).
Does The Allendale Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Allendale Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Allendale Fund's largest grantees?
The Allendale Fund's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Greensboro ($15,000), Buffalo Presbyterian Church ($7,000) and Greensboro Day School ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Allendale Fund?
The Allendale Fund reported $734K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Allendale Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, charitable and faith-based organizations, and service providers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allendale Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Allendale Fund's EIN?
The Allendale Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1757536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Allendale Fund 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Allendale Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Greensboro, NC
The Greensboro Jewish Federation funds 501(c)(3) organizations whose work supports Jewish life and community needs, including education, seniors, youth, family services, Israel, and overseas Jewish communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,500 to $331,984, with a median of $9,779, and supported organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, especially in North Carolina and New York.
Assets
$3.9M
Grants
11
Total Given
$706K
Well-Spring Retirement Community Inc
Greensboro, NC
Well-Spring Retirement Community funds general support for organizations serving older adults and working in health care, hospice and palliative care, arts and culture, higher education, and community relations. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $328,000, with a median of $10,000; 99% of grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$139.1M
Grants
10
Total Given
$508K
Kontoor Brands Foundation
Greensboro, NC
The foundation supports North Carolina organizations working in areas such as food access, housing and homelessness, disaster relief, job training, and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,000 to $25,000, with a median of $7,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
12
Total Given
$174K
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Allendale Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Allendale Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?