Charis Foundation
Charis Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $247K. Net investment income was $67K.
Charis Foundation at a glance
In short: Charis Foundation gave $247K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $247K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $247,078
- +345.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -95.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $247,078
- +9248.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $247,078
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Charis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Columbus Foundation ($247K).
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Charis Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $247K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $247K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | General Operating | $247,078 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $69,353 | $252,613 | $247,078 | 1 | $248,828 | $66,860 | $13,361 |
| 2021 | $185,369 | $83,912 | $60,191 | $55,500 | 21 | $59,750 | $24,317 | $14,455 |
| 2020 | $161,397 | $66,404 | $57,970 | $53,250 | 21 | — | $9,507 | $10,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charis Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mark A. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond D. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Johnston Canady
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charis Foundation
How much does Charis Foundation give each year?
Charis Foundation gave $247K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $56K across 21 grants.
Where does Charis Foundation operate?
Charis Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
How much is Charis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Charis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charis Foundation's EIN?
Charis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1590961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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