Charitas Foundation
Charitas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wayne, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Charitas Foundation at a glance
In short: Charitas Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $96,187
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charitas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community College of Philadelphia ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charitas Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 366% of 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $26K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS | Scholarships | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,187 | $30,040 | $28,495 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $4,098 |
| 2023 | $94,642 | $65,066 | $33,134 | $25,634 | 4 | $25,634 | $2,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charitas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charitas Foundation is led by Alyn E Waller, Chairman on every filing since 2023; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alyn E Waller
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elynn Morgan Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Eryka Lynn Waller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Elyn Jo Waller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $5K, to Elynn Morgan Johnson (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charitas Foundation
How much does Charitas Foundation give each year?
Charitas Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
How large is Charitas Foundation?
Charitas Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Charitas Foundation operate?
Charitas Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi, Pennsylvania.
What is Charitas Foundation's EIN?
Charitas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4738936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Charitas Foundation 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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