Charitable Foundation USA
Supporting charitable causes by sharing gifts with and issuing grants to various charities and non-profit organizations throughout the United States, and administering donor advised funds, charitable endowments and charitable remainder trusts.
Charitable Foundation USA at a glance
In short: Charitable Foundation USA gave $127K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,274
- +69.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,909
- +69.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,800
- Total assets
- $2,226,793
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charitable Foundation USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chaminade College Preparatory School ($50K). Together the top 8 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charitable Foundation USA gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $127K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaminade College Preparatory School Saint Louis, MO | general support | $50,074 |
| Friends of the Mandeville Diocese Inc Oak Lawn, IL | general support | $16,000 |
| Nerinx Hall High School Saint Louis, MO | general support | $15,000 |
| St Helena Montessori School Saint Helena, CA | general support | $10,800 |
| St Mary Church Hyde Park Cincinnati, OH | general support | $10,800 |
| After The Harvest Kansas Cioty, MO | general support | $10,800 |
| Inspire Inc Southport, CT | general support | $8,000 |
| Prospect House Inc Cincinnati, OH | general support | $5,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,226,793 | $115,291 | $227,845 | $127,274 | 8 | $57,396 |
| 2023 | $2,198,540 | $69,024 | $146,286 | $75,000 | 8 | $58,882 |
| 2022 | $1,974,917 | $97,618 | $167,430 | $82,200 | 10 | $70,925 |
| 2021 | $2,504,037 | $118,876 | $163,369 | $81,824 | 9 | $85,080 |
| 2020 | $2,281,920 | $354,277 | $163,273 | $75,100 | 9 | $343,149 |
About Charitable Foundation USA
Based on IRS filings
Charitable Foundation USA is a public charity, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charitable Foundation USA is led by Richard Paletta, CEO & Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Paletta
CEO & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$15K (2024)
Daniel H Jones Sr.
President Emeritus & Director
Director & President → President, 2023
President → President Emeritus & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $24K (2024)
J P Vella
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Theodore Paletta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Schulze (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Richard M Wise (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Daniel H Jones Sr (President Emeritus, Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charitable Foundation USA
How much does Charitable Foundation USA give each year?
Charitable Foundation USA gave $127K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $75K across 8 grants.
What is Charitable Foundation USA's typical grant size?
Charitable Foundation USA's median grant in 2024 was $10,800, and its average grant was $15,909, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charitable Foundation USA give grants?
Charitable Foundation USA gives mostly in Missouri: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (2 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Charitable Foundation USA give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charitable Foundation USA's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Charitable Foundation USA's largest grantees?
Charitable Foundation USA's largest 2024 grantees include Chaminade College Preparatory School ($50,074), Friends of the Mandeville Diocese Inc ($16,000) and Nerinx Hall High School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charitable Foundation USA?
Charitable Foundation USA reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $115K.
What is Charitable Foundation USA's EIN?
Charitable Foundation USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1783807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Charitable Foundation USA funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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