Ace the Stigma

EIN 93-3049093 Β· AL Β· NTEE F12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in NC, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ace the Stigma based in AL paid 8 grants totaling $312.7K to 8 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $4.2K to $61.5K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included ALEXANDER CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, HOPEWAY FOUNDATION, and MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$81,167
Giving (latest yr)
$312,705
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
8
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
9
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Alexander Children's Foundation$61,500
  • Hopeway Foundation$61,500
  • Mental Health America of Central Carolinas$61,500
  • For Students$35,000
  • Mission 34 Inc$35,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$289,205 Β· 7 grants
  • Florida$23,500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Mental Health America of Central Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs
$61,500
Alexander Children's Foundation
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs.
$61,500
Hopeway Foundation
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs
$61,500
Mission 34 Inc
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs
$35,000
For Students
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs
$35,000
Kindermourn
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs.
$30,500
Here Tomorrow (Jax)
Neptune Beach, FL
Support of Programs.
$23,500
Alexander's Youth Network
Charlotte, NC
Support of Programs
$4,205

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ace the Stigma does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Ace the Stigma is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Ace the Stigma reported 8 itemized grants totaling $312.7K. Individual grants ranged from $4.2K to $61.5K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include ALEXANDER CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, HOPEWAY FOUNDATION, MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ace the Stigma is a private foundation based in Alabama, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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