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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 public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$35.4M
Assets (FY2020)
182
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Ready for School Ready for Life. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Cemala Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Cemala Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Cemala Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.