The Cemala Foundation Inc
EIN 561528982 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$14.1M
319 grants · $2.8M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$35K
grant size
48%
supporter · 58/120 multi-year
repeat
$34.5M
Assets (2024)
120
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SUSAN S SCHWARTZ
Phone
(336) 274-3541
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY 3/1 AND 9/1 FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS.
How to Apply
SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS: WWW.CEMALA.ORG/FUNDING-POLICY
Restrictions
CURRENTLY LIMITED TO GUILFORD COUNTY OR FOR STATEWIDE (NC) PROJECTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.9M | $35.4M | $1.5M | 72 |
| 2022 | $3.3M | $31.6M | $1.9M | 76 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $33.6M | $1.7M | 83 |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $34.5M | $5.8M | 88 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 319 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$44K
75th Pctl
$35K
Maximum
$879K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JR
Jack Richmond
3 yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
MR
Merritt C. Richmond
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
SS
Susan Schwartz
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MB
Melissa Burroughs
4+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
AC
Ashley Cone
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KR
KIM Richmond
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MW
Martha C. Wright
4+ yrs
Director
LP
LULU Priddy
4+ yrs
Director
ED
Egbert Davis IV
4+ yrs
Director
CC
Ceasar Cone III
4+ yrs
Director
BC
Butch Cone
3 yrs
Director
MR
Matthew D. Richmond
3 yrs
Dicrector
JC
John Cross
Dicrector
JR
Jack Richmond
3 yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
MR
Merritt C. Richmond
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
SS
Susan Schwartz
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
AC
Ashley Cone
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MB
Melissa Burroughs
4+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
KR
KIM Richmond
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ED
Egbert Davis IV
4+ yrs
Director
BC
Butch Cone
3 yrs
Director
CC
Ceasar Cone III
4+ yrs
Director
CL
Cathy Levinson
3 yrs
Director
LP
LULU Priddy
4+ yrs
Director
MW
Martha C. Wright
4+ yrs
Director
MR
Matthew D. Richmond
3 yrs
Dicrector
JR
Jack Richmond
3 yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
MR
Merritt C. Richmond
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
SS
Susan Schwartz
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
AC
Ashley Cone
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MB
Melissa Burroughs
4+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
KR
KIM Richmond
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BC
Butch Cone
3 yrs
Director
CC
Ceasar Cone III
4+ yrs
Director
ED
Egbert Davis IV
4+ yrs
Director
CL
Cathy Levinson
3 yrs
Director
LP
LULU Priddy
4+ yrs
Director
MW
Martha C. Wright
4+ yrs
Director
AC
Ashley E. Cone
Board Chair
Leadership
MR
Merritt C. Richmond
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
SS
Susan Schwartz
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MB
Melissa Burroughs
4+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
CC
Ceasar Cone III
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KR
Katherine K. Richmond
Secretary
Leadership
MW
Martha C. Wright
4+ yrs
Director
MR
Matthew D. Richmond
3 yrs
Director
JR
John A. Richmond
Director
LP
LULU Priddy
4+ yrs
Director
CL
Cathy Levinson
3 yrs
Director
ED
Egbert Davis IV
4+ yrs
Director
WC
Walter Cone
Director
Grants Awarded (319 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $879,014 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $503,294 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Greensboro, NC | $500,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Greensboro, NC | $425,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $397,794 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| UNC Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $393,420 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $390,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $350,375 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $312,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Greensboro Chamber Foundation | Greensboro, NC | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $288,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $288,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $273,112 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $216,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $210,294 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| UNC Greensboro College of Visual & Performing Arts | Greensboro, NC | $210,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| YMCA Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $170,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| YMCA of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $160,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $155,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| UNC Greensboro Excellence Foundation | Greensboro, NC | $150,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Action Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $140,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| UNC Greensboro College of Visual and Performing Arts | Greensboro, NC | $140,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
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