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Ally Charitable Foundation

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 844571035  ·  Private foundation

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ally Charitable Foundation has awarded $30.5M across 755 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Give Merit Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.0M
Total assets
755
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ally Charitable Foundation funds

Ally Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial Empowerment

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population, indigenous.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationindigenousjustice involvedlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ally Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Give Merit Inc
Merit Park, Creating Platforms for Youth to Create Their Own Future Through Mentorship and Skill Development
Detroit, MI$1.1M2021
Atrium Health Foundation
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Charlotte, NC$1.0M2023
Atrium Health Foundation
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Charlotte, NC$1.0M2024
Atrium Health Foundation
Workforce Development Center of Excellence and Scholarship Fund
Charlotte, NC$1.0M2022
United Way of Genesee County
Making a positive impact on, and improving the lives of, those in Genesee County and beyond.
Flint, MI$453K2022
Foundation for the Carolinas
Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative
Charlotte, NC$400K2022
Foundation for the Carolinas
MULTI-YEAR: MAYOR'S RACIAL EQUITY FUND #1
Charlotte, NC$400K2024
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
MULTI-YEAR: LISC -WELCOME HOME & DIGITAL NAVIGATOR
Detroit, MI$400K2024
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
WELCOME HOME & DIGITAL NAVIGATOR
Detroit, MI$400K2023
Foundation for the Carolinas
MAYOR'S RACIAL EQUITY INITIATIVE
Charlotte, NC$400K2023
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
TMCF-Ally Moguls in the Making (2021-2023)
Washington, DC$382K2022
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
The Meadows at Plato Price
Charlotte, NC$350K2022
United Way of Genesee County
2022 ALLY CHALLENGE RECIPIENT
Flint, MI$350K2023
The Other Side Academy
THE OTHER SIDE BUILDERS
Salt Lake Cty, UT$284K2024
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
TMCF-Ally Moguls in the Making (2021-2023)
Washington, DC$253K2021

Ally Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2021$6.7M
2022$8.0M
2023$7.2M
2024$6.9M

How to apply for funding from Ally Charitable Foundation

Ally Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ally.com/about/social-impact/grants.

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Frequently asked questions about Ally Charitable Foundation

Does Ally Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Ally Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ally Charitable Foundation fund?
Ally Charitable Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Give Merit Inc, Atrium Health Foundation, Atrium Health Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ally Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Ally Charitable Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.5M over 755 grants.
Where is Ally Charitable Foundation located?
Ally Charitable Foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 844571035.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ally Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ally Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.