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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$678K
-34.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$185K
-80.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
-89.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+77.1% YoY
About Charity Works
Based on IRS filings
Charity Works is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $678,257 | $1,035,645 | $565,970 |
| Revenue | $381,607 | $1,348,404 | $504,556 |
| Expenses | $708,521 | $1,231,878 | $657,965 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,749 | $5,417 | $4,795 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include McCallum Theatre ($105,000), Chaparral High School ($25,000), Animal Samaritans SPCA ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Samaritans SPCA Thousand Palms, CA | Community Support Services | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club CV Palm Desert, CA | Community Support Services | $15,000 |
| Chaparral High School Las Vegas, NV | Music Education Support | $25,000 |
| Do the Right Thing Rancho Mirage, CA | Community Support Services | $20,000 |
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | Music Education Support | $105,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Dixon Haden | CEO | 1 | — |
| Christopher Walters | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ruth Bryant | CFO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charity Works?
Charity Works is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CULVER CITY, CA. It holds $678K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Charity Works?
As of 2024, Charity Works holds $678K in total assets with $382K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $185K in 2024.
Where does Charity Works operate?
Charity Works has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Charity Works award?
In 2024, Charity Works awarded 5 grants totaling $185K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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