What Impact Alamance does

Impact Alamance is a community health foundation headquartered at 133 East Davis Street in Burlington, North Carolina, created from the May 2013 merger of Alamance Regional Medical Center with Cone Health. The foundation was capitalized with a $54 million investment from Cone Health and operates as a supporting organization of the Cone Health system, with a 9-13 person staff delivering programs across Alamance County. Its mission is to invest in community efforts addressing social drivers of health across three focus areas branded as Healthier, Smarter, and Stronger, with an explicit equity-centered approach targeting underserved populations regardless of race, gender, or economic status.

The foundation's core offerings are programs and grants rather than commercial products. Grant products include the Flex Fund (up to $7,500 for nonprofit operations), Progress and Enhancement Fund (up to $50,000 for equipment), and Community Forward Grants ($2,000-$10,000 for resident-led projects). Signature cohort programs include the Leadership Institute (10-month leadership development serving 69 organizations and 171 leaders since 2016), the Teacher Leadership Academy (year-long program with Creativity Grants up to $20,000), the Parent Engagement Program (six-month academy), the ACRE Co-Lab racial equity collaborative (12-week program with NCCJ), and the For Alamance Initiative (community civic engagement originally developed with The Harwood Institute). Operational technology is limited to a few distribution platforms: the Active Alamance mobile app consolidating recreation data from eight local municipalities, the Basics Insights weekly text messaging service for early childhood development, and an interactive built environment project map. A downtown Burlington conference center with multiple meeting rooms is rented to community nonprofits and government entities.

The foundation's revenue model is grant-based, not commercial. It distributes roughly $2-3 million annually into the community from endowment-derived funding, supplemented by modest conference center rental income. The foundation has no equity investors and no commercial pricing; instead, it generates funding sustainability through its parent organization's endowment stewardship and Cone Health's continued financial commitment. Customer relationships are concentrated within Alamance County across local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, ABSS educators, parents, residents, and government entities, with partnerships spanning ABSS, Elon University, Alamance Community College, the Alamance Chamber of Commerce, Parents for Public Schools, the NCCJ, and the Harwood Institute. Marketing and outreach rely on a community-led engagement model using the website, email newsletter, Facebook/LinkedIn, virtual information sessions, annual reports, and direct community narratives.

Name

Impact Alamance

Legal name

Impact Alamance

Website

https://impactalamance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact Alamance is a community health foundation serving Alamance County, North Carolina, created from the 2013 merger of Alamance Regional Medical Center with Cone Health. It invests $2-3 million annually in local nonprofits, schools, and resident-led projects through grants, leadership development programs, and civic engagement initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Foundation / Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Access & Life Sciences Impact Funds (FSANAJAI), Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK)

Keywords

• Community health foundation
• Grantmaking programs
• Leadership development
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Civic engagement initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grant Investments: Impact Alamance is a community health foundation that strategically invests $2 million+ annually in local nonprofits and programs. They do not generate commercial revenue but distribute funds through various grant cycles including Flex Fund (up to $7,500), Progress and Enhancement Fund (up to $50,000), and Community Forward Grants ($2,000-$10,000). The foundation originated from the 2013 merger of Alamance Regional Medical Center with Cone Health, representing a $54 million investment.
2. Conference Center Rental: Provides meeting space rental (Large Meeting Room, Board Room, Rooms A-D) to community nonprofits and government entities. Revenue supports operational costs while serving the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impact Alamance is a community health foundation that strategically invests $2 million+ annually in Alamance County nonprofits, schools, and programs through multiple grant cycles (Flex Fund, Progress and Enhancement Fund, Community Forward Grants). It delivers cohort-based leadership and education programs (Leadership Institute, Teacher Leadership Academy, Parent Engagement Program, ACRE Co-Lab), facilitates the For Alamance civic engagement initiative, operates a Conference Center for community use, and provides the Active Alamance mobile app connecting residents to parks and recreation resources.

Product overview

Impact Alamance is a community health foundation serving Alamance County, North Carolina. The organization does not offer technology products or SaaS platforms; instead, it provides community programs and services including grantmaking, capacity building programs, leadership development, and community wellness initiatives. Programs include the Leadership Institute, Teacher Leadership Academy, Parent Engagement Program, For Alamance Initiative, ACRE Co-Lab Racial Equity Collaborative, Wellness Collaborative, Conference Center, and the Active Alamance mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flex Fund Grants Grants of up to $5,000 for new nonprofits without a full-time Executive Director and up to $7,500 for returning nonprofits with a paid full-time Executive Director. Restricted to general operating expenses only. Multi-year contract.
• Progress and Enhancement Fund Grants Grants of up to $50,000 for nonprofit equipment needs. Organizations funded in 2025 are not eligible until 2027. Multi-year contract.
• Community Forward Grants Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 for resident-led projects in Alamance County. One-time funding, not recurring. Past recipients not eligible for additional funding.
• Leadership Institute 10-month in-person leadership development program for nonprofit and government agency leaders in Alamance County. Training is valued at $2,850 per participant and is covered by Impact Alamance for accepted applicants. Applications accepted annually.
• Teacher Leadership Academy Year-long in-person leadership program for full-time teachers within the Alamance-Burlington School System. Approximately 50 candidates are chosen annually. Teacher Creativity Grants up to $20,000 are available for enrolled participants.
• Parent Engagement Program (PEP) Six-month leadership academy for parents and caregivers of ABSS students, delivered with Parents for Public Schools (PPS). Offers Day Cohort (monthly, 9AM-2PM) and Evening Cohort (twice monthly, 5:30-8PM). Applications open March-May for the November-April program cycle.
• ACRE Co-Lab (Alamance County Racial Equity Collaborative) 12-week program at Impact Alamance offices delivered in partnership with NCCJ (NC for Community and Justice). Equips Alamance County leaders with knowledge, skills, and tools to foster belonging and address unfairness within systems. Training is valued at $2,500 per participant, covered by Impact Alamance. Applications open through August for the August-December program cycle.
• For Alamance Initiative Community civic engagement initiative launched in 2022 in partnership with The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. Includes five resident-led Action Teams (Youth Wellness, Arts & Culture, Bridging, Faith, Narrative) working on grassroots community change. The formal partnership with Harwood concluded February 2026.
• Conference Center Rental Conference center rental available to community nonprofits and government entities at 133 East Davis Street, Burlington, NC. Available Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Rooms include Large Meeting Room (capacity 75/125), Board Room (max 30), and Rooms A-D (capacities 12/7/7/3). Hybrid meeting capabilities and free accessible parking. Revenue supports operational costs while serving the community.
• Active Alamance Mobile App Free mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play that connects residents with Alamance County's recreation and parks departments. Features interactive maps, smart filters, and a live events calendar. Consolidates information from Burlington, Mebane, Graham, Elon, Green Level, Haw River, Gibsonville, and Alamance Parks.
• The Basics Alamance (Basics Insights Text Messaging) Free weekly text messaging service providing science-based tips to support child development from birth to age five. Part of The Basics Alamance initiative.
• Alamance Wellness Collaborative Multi-disciplinary partnership formed in March 2015 convening leaders from planning, public health, business, parks and recreation, education, and nonprofit organizations to implement active living and healthy eating strategies countywide. Has produced 9 policy changes as of 2021.
• Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series Virtual workshop series for local nonprofits covering topics such as financial health, data analysis, strategic planning, fundraising, brand marketing, hiring and talent selection, and AI. Led by external consultants to strengthen nonprofit operational capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69 organizations and 171 leaders trained through Leadership Institute since 2016
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New Leaf SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to install an interactive 12-foot guitar sculpture at Burlington Arboretum Children's Garden honoring founding board member John Currin. Impact Alamance committed $25,000.
• The Harwood Institute for Public InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership to launch the For Alamance Initiative in 2022, designed to empower residents to take action on issues that matter most. The Harwood Institute brings 30+ years of experience equipping communities with tools to bridge divides and strengthen civic capacity. Their Turning Outward practice has spread to all 50 U.S. states and 40 countries. The formal partnership concluded February 2026.
• Cone HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Cone Health is the parent organization of Impact Alamance. Impact Alamance is a supporting organization of Cone Health, formed from the merger of Alamance Regional Medical Center and Cone Health. Cone Health Philanthropy serves as Cone Health's fundraising entity while Impact Alamance invests resources in Alamance County to improve health and quality of life.
• Parents for Public Schools (PPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the Parent Engagement Program (PEP), a six-month leadership academy. PPS provides nationally recognized curriculum supporting meaningful parent engagement in school leadership.
• NCCJ (NC for Community and Justice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch the ACRE Co-Lab (Alamance County Racial Equity Collaborative), a 12-week program equipping Alamance County leaders with knowledge, skills, and tools to foster belonging and address unfairness within systems.
• Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Teacher Leadership Academy and Teacher Creativity Grants. ABSS provides the school system infrastructure and teacher participants for the year-long leadership program.
• Alamance County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Teacher Leadership Academy delivery, connecting teachers with local business and community perspectives.
• Elon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in Teacher Leadership Academy delivery, providing university perspectives and connections. Also hosts Year of Service Fellows supporting Impact Alamance initiatives.
• Alamance Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in Teacher Leadership Academy, contributing to the comprehensive approach to teacher leadership development.
• Good Stewards Financial CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultant Jasmine Galloway provided financial health workshop for nonprofits through the Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series.
• Serve at UNC GreensborominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultants Karla Lewis and Beth Strong led data analysis workshop for nonprofits through the Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series.
• The INS GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPresident Ruth Peebles led strategic and long-term planning workshop for nonprofits through the Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series.
• Next Stage ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCEO Josh Jacobson led fundraising and brand marketing workshops for nonprofits through the Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series.
• Proactive ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPresident Whitney Martin led hiring and talent selection workshop for nonprofits through the Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series.
• Elon University AI IntegrationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Mustafa Akben led AI workshop for nonprofits through the Virtual Nonprofit Capacity Building Series.
• Leadership Development SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLisa Withers co-facilitates the Leadership Institute with Linda Smith of Cone Health. Both have over 20 years of experience in leadership development.
• Burlington Recreation and ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner maintaining the John Currin guitar sculpture at Burlington Arboretum, ensuring long-term stewardship.
• Alamance Wellness CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary partnership formed in March 2015 convening leaders from planning, public health, business, parks and recreation, education, and nonprofit organizations to implement active living and healthy eating strategies countywide.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation: Southeast-focused foundation investing in rural community change, equity, and economic opportunity across the American South. Comparable in mission (place-based equity and community health) and Southeast footprint, with similar cohort-based leadership and capacity-building approaches.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation: NC-focused health philanthropy addressing community health, early childhood, and the social drivers of health statewide. Directly comparable in focus on health foundations addressing upstream social determinants, with similar grantmaking scale and program pillars to Impact Alamance.
• Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust: NC-based health-focused charitable trust investing in community health, education, and social drivers of health across North Carolina. Directly comparable in mission (community health philanthropy), state footprint, and grantmaking approach to Impact Alamance.
• Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: NC-based private foundation funding social justice, community change, and equity work across the state. Directly comparable as a state-level NC foundation pursuing place-based, equity-centered grantmaking similar to Impact Alamance's ACRE Co-Lab and For Alamance work.
• The Duke Endowment: Major Southeastern foundation with deep investments in healthcare, education, and rural community health, including in North Carolina. Comparable as a regional health philanthropy with similar program pillars (health, education, civic wellbeing) and endowment-driven grantmaking model.

Regional players

• The Cemala Foundation: Greensboro, NC-based family foundation focused on community health, education, and the arts in the Triad region. Comparable as a place-based NC foundation with overlapping focus areas, though serving a different metropolitan area than Impact Alamance.
• The Winston-Salem Foundation: Triad-region community foundation managing donor-advised funds, competitive grants, and community programs in Forsyth County. Comparable as a regional NC community foundation with similar local grantmaking, though operating in a different sub-region than Impact Alamance.

Broad incumbents

• The Colorado Health Foundation: Large state-level health foundation focused on health equity, social drivers of health, and community-based grantmaking in Colorado. Comparable as a state-level health philanthropy with similar equity-centered approach and policy change orientation, though operating at materially greater scale.
• Cone Health Foundation: Cone Health's separate philanthropy arm focused on broader Greensboro-region health priorities. Comparable as a sister organization under Cone Health's umbrella, with overlapping mission and donor base, though operating in a different geography from Impact Alamance.
• NC Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation network operating affiliate foundations across all 100 NC counties, including in Alamance. Comparable in serving NC communities through local affiliates, though operating at much greater scale and serving as a potential partner or competitor for Impact Alamance's local grantees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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