Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chester Springs, PA EIN: 84-2738828

Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chester Springs, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $170K. Net investment income was $73K.

Key facts about Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation

In short: Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation gave $170K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $170K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 84-2738828
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $170,000
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $170,000
Median grant: $170,000
Total assets: $1,143,109
Primary geography: Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation

How much does Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation give each year?

Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation gave $170K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 1 grant.

How Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation gives

Giving grew 530% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+27.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$170K

+36.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$170K

+36.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $170K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

Federal WayDouglassville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,143,109	$895,939	$662,215
Revenue	$433,630	$369,199	$307,638
Expenses	$186,460	$135,475	$32,400
Qualifying Distributions	$170,000	$125,000	$25,000
Net Investment Income	$73,466	$12,452	$3,972
Distributable Amount	$50,127	$34,023	$19,503

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WORLD VISION Federal Way, WA	FIELD OFFICER STARTER KIT	$170,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation is led by Charles W. Dickinson, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Charles W. Dickinson

President & Trustee

On filings since 2020

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Michelle Dickinson

Trustee

On filings since 2020

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Jennifer Palmer

Trustee

On filings since 2022

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Kristin Fahey

Trustee

On filings since 2022

1 hr/week

No compensation reported

Former officers (2)

Former: Leo Garonski (2020–2022) — Trustee
Former: Raymond Cushman (2020–2022) — Trustee

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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation?

Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chester Springs, PA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation?

As of 2024, Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $434K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $170K in 2024.

Where does Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation operate?

Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Washington.

How much is Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation's EIN?

Charles & Michelle Dickinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2738828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.