The Charlotte Assembly

Public charity · Grantmaker Charlotte, NC EIN: 30-0507479

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The Charlotte Assembly at a glance

In short: The Charlotte Assembly gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2026)
$7,650
-7.3% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$7,650
-7.3% vs 2025
Median grant
$7,650
Total assets
$279,124
+20.6% 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 The Charlotte Assembly funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: $8KCharlotte Symphony Orchestra$8K

The largest 2026 recipient was Charlotte Symphony Orchestra ($8K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Charlotte

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $8K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Charlotte, NC—$7,650
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$279,124$376,518$328,856$7,6501$4
2025$231,462$308,960$289,031$8,2501$15
2024$211,533$231,313$238,943$8,1751$315
2023$215,791$188,783$300,278———
2022$327,286$190,246$132,207———
2021$269,247$162,744$72,407———
2020$178,910$196,525$187,456———

About The Charlotte Assembly

Based on IRS filings

The Charlotte Assembly is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $279K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $4.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Charlotte Assembly is led by Betsy Parkhurst, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 22 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Betsy Parkhurst

    President

    Director → President Elect, 2024

    President Elect → President, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • June Rhyne

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Bivens

    Director

    President → Past President, 2023

    Past President → Director, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mason Smith

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Blair Donald

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Fisher

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Sexton

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frances Hankins

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Holley McArthur

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jane Eubanks

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jen McAuley

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine Daly

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Callie

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Shwedo

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Libby Gordon

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lydia Hanna

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tiffany Hinson

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sally Helweg

    President Elect

    Director → President Elect, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristin Lewis

    Treasurer

    Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Bradley

    Past President

    President → Past President, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ann Miller

    Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Mountcastle

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (47)
  • Former: Jane Lockwood (2020–2025) — Director
  • Former: Molly Macon (2020–2025) — Treasurer
  • Former: Susan Calton (2020–2025) — Director
  • Former: Beth Bowen (2023–2025) — Past President
  • Former: Amy Burleson (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Betsy McIntyre (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Cathy Austin (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Debbie Frail (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Denny O'Leary (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Elizabeth Shaw (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Kathy Gately (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Kimbrel Morris (2024–2025) — Secretary
  • Former: Martha Player (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Mary Smith (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Meredith Jorgensen (2024–2025) — Director
  • Former: Leslie Wickham (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Sarah Lathrop (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Amy Fonville (2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Ashleigh White (2023) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Libba Rule (2021–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Emily Harry (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Mary Bradley Thigpen (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Betsy Williams (2021) — Director
  • Former: Catharine Pappas (2021) — Director
  • Former: Connie McNichols (2021) — Director
  • Former: Cornelia Hoover (2021) — Director
  • Former: Dawn Milgrom (2021) — Director
  • Former: Mandy Stroup (2021) — Director
  • Former: Marguerite Lewis (2021) — Director
  • Former: Mary Scott Peterson (2021) — Director
  • Former: Nancy Falls (2021) — Director
  • Former: Roddey Player (2021) — Director
  • Former: Alison Thorp (2020) — Director
  • Former: Amy Godwin (2020) — Director
  • Former: Amy Watson (2020) — Director
  • Former: Anne Lupo (2020) — Director
  • Former: Ansley Calhoun (2020) — Past President
  • Former: Ashley Burlingame (2020) — President
  • Former: Barret Butler (2020) — Director
  • Former: Beth Reigel (2020) — Director
  • Former: Haley Poole (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kathy Horvath (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kristin Smith (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Lee Cooney (2020) — Director
  • Former: Mary Kay Baynard (2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Melissa Tolmie (2020) — Director
  • Former: Nancy Targgart (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Charlotte Assembly

How much does The Charlotte Assembly give each year?

The Charlotte Assembly gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $8K across 1 grant.

How large is The Charlotte Assembly?

The Charlotte Assembly reported $279K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $377K.

What is The Charlotte Assembly?

The Charlotte Assembly is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $279K in total assets as of 2026.

Where does The Charlotte Assembly operate?

The Charlotte Assembly has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What is The Charlotte Assembly's EIN?

The Charlotte Assembly's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0507479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)

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