Charity Works
Charity Works supports programs that enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, with a special focus on providing musical instruments and music education opportunities to underserved schools and students.
Charity Works at a glance
In short: Charity Works gave $185K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- -80.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -89.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,000
- +77.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $678,257
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McCallum Theatre ($105K). Together the top 5 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 91 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charity Works gives
- Giving grew 37% 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 $127K (2020) to $961K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | Music Education Support | $105,000 |
| Chaparral High School Las Vegas, NV | Music Education Support | $25,000 |
| Animal Samaritans SPCA Thousand Palms, CA | Community Support Services | $20,000 |
| Do the Right Thing Rancho Mirage, CA | Community Support Services | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club CV Palm Desert, CA | Community Support Services | $15,000 |
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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 | $678,257 | $381,607 | $708,521 | $185,000 | 5 | $11,749 |
| 2023 | $1,035,645 | $1,348,404 | $1,231,878 | $960,880 | 46 | $5,417 |
| 2022 | $565,970 | $504,556 | $657,965 | $517,472 | 26 | $4,795 |
| 2021 | $728,618 | $622,484 | $300,976 | $135,000 | 2 | $1,242 |
| 2020 | $430,391 | $359,177 | $189,136 | $127,159 | 12 | $4,215 |
About Charity Works
Based on IRS filings
Charity Works is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Culver City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $678K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $185K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charity Works is led by Donald Dixon Haden, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Dixon Haden
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Walters
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Bryant
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Charity Works
How much does Charity Works give each year?
Charity Works gave $185K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $961K across 46 grants.
What is Charity Works's typical grant size?
Charity Works's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $37,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charity Works give grants?
Charity Works gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does Charity Works give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Charity Works's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support Services" (3 grants).
Who are Charity Works's largest grantees?
Charity Works's largest 2024 grantees include McCallum Theatre ($105,000), Chaparral High School ($25,000) and Animal Samaritans SPCA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charity Works?
Charity Works reported $678K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $382K.
What is Charity Works?
Charity Works is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Culver City, CA. It holds $678K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Charity Works's EIN?
Charity Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1830363. 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 November 10, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- 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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