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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.7M
+23.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$400K
+23.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
+23.1% YoY
About Charis Advocacy Fund
Based on IRS filings
Charis Advocacy Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FULTON, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $400K. Net investment income was $415K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,673,059 | $34,563,655 | $34,272,258 |
| Revenue | $415,469 | $428,357 | $184,601 |
| Expenses | $418,538 | $343,222 | $314,798 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $415,469 | $428,357 | $184,601 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Redistricting Action Fund ($300,000), Environmental Defense Action Fund ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Redistricting Action Fund Washington, DC | To raise awareness of racial and partisan gerrymandering through advocacy and educational means | $300,000 |
| Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY | To tackle the climate crisis head on | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Bainum | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mary C Acker | Secretary/Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| David Korotkin | Assistant Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Bruce Bainum | President & Director | 1 | — |
| Charlene Bainum | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Bainum | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Blake Bainum | Director | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charis Advocacy Fund?
Charis Advocacy Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FULTON, MD. It holds $42.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Charis Advocacy Fund?
As of 2024, Charis Advocacy Fund holds $42.7M in total assets with $415K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $400K in 2024.
Where does Charis Advocacy Fund operate?
Charis Advocacy Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What size grants does Charis Advocacy Fund award?
In 2024, Charis Advocacy Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $400K — an average of about $200K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Charis Advocacy Fund's EIN?
Charis Advocacy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3726877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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