Charity Works Inc
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Charity Works Inc at a glance
In short: Charity Works Inc gave $2.3M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $151K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,265,675
- +392.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $151,045
- +293.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,295
- Total assets
- $740,852
- +183.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charity Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charity Works Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Give Hope USA | $1,530,809 |
| Florida Elks Charities Inc Umatilla, FL | Give Hope USA | $487,421 |
| Pinellas County Public Schools Largo, FL | Give Hope USA | $106,432 |
| Support the Troops Wesley Chapel, FL | Give Hope USA | $38,789 |
| Katy Rey Foundation Clearwater, FL | Give Hope USA | $17,569 |
| Clearwater Beach Charities Clearwater, FL | Give Hope USA | $16,350 |
| Created Woman Inc Tampa, FL | Give Hope USA | $12,638 |
| The Salvation Army Clearwater, FL | Give Hope USA | $11,295 |
| All Rise Foundation Coalition for Riverview, FL | Give Hope USA | $10,584 |
| Pace Center for Girls Jacksonville, FL | Give Hope USA | $6,400 |
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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 | $740,852 | $1,863,163 | $1,383,975 | $2,265,675 | 15 | $6,121 |
| 2023 | $261,708 | $927,383 | $801,339 | $460,095 | 12 | $3,125 |
| 2022 | $155,318 | $489,424 | $414,279 | $211,568 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $79,954 | $464,945 | $431,583 | $252,698 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $45,077 | $294,800 | $281,692 | $119,489 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | $29,053 | $217,992 | $236,416 | $55,323 | 2 | — |
About Charity Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charity Works Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Clearwater, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $741K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charity Works Inc is led by Chris R. Renfrow, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris R. Renfrow
Chairman
Chairman, President & Director → Chairman & President, 2020
Chairman & President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$88K (2019) → $116K (2024)
Jeanette G. Renfrow
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Kindt
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Wahl
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty McClelland
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $116K, to Chris R Renfrow (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Charity Works Inc
How much does Charity Works Inc give each year?
Charity Works Inc gave $2.3M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $460K across 12 grants.
What is Charity Works Inc's typical grant size?
Charity Works Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,295, and its average grant was $151,045, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charity Works Inc give grants?
Charity Works Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (4 grants) and Tampa, FL (4 grants).
Does Charity Works Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Charity Works Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Give Hope USA" (15 grants).
Who are Charity Works Inc's largest grantees?
Charity Works Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritans Purse ($1,530,809), Florida Elks Charities Inc ($487,421) and Pinellas County Public Schools ($106,432), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charity Works Inc?
Charity Works Inc reported $741K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Charity Works Inc?
Charity Works Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Clearwater, FL. It holds $741K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Charity Works Inc's EIN?
Charity Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3384413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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