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The Cemala Foundation Inc

Greensboro, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561528982  ·  Private foundation

Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, The Cemala Foundation Inc has awarded $5.8M across 182 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Ready for School Ready for Life. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.4M
Total assets
182
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Cemala Foundation Inc funds

The Cemala Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, sports & recreation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Cemala Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ready for School Ready for Life
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$350K2022
Ready for School Ready for Life
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$273K2020
Ready for School Ready for Life
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$216K2023
Ready for School Ready for Life
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$210K2024
Action Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$200K2022
Salvation Army Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$170K2020
Action Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$155K2023
Action Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$140K2020
Action Greenbsoro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$138K2024
Miriam P Brenner Children's Museum
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$135K2024
Unc Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$126K2020
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$125K2024
Unc Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$125K2022
Unc Greensboro
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$125K2023
Guilford Education Alliance
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$110K2020

The Cemala Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.6M
2022$1.3M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from The Cemala Foundation Inc

From The Cemala Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY 3/1 AND 9/1 FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at cemala.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Cemala Foundation Inc

Does The Cemala Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Cemala Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Cemala Foundation Inc fund?
The Cemala Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ready for School Ready for Life, Ready for School Ready for Life, Ready for School Ready for Life. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Cemala Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Cemala Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 182 grants.
Where is The Cemala Foundation Inc located?
The Cemala Foundation Inc is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561528982.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Cemala Foundation Inc'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 The Cemala Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.