Charles Caron Foundation
The Charles Caron Foundation is a private foundation based in Hingham, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $407,580, including support for colleges, schools, and other charitable organizations.
Charles Caron Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Caron Foundation gave $408K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $407,580
- +88.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,452
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,300
- Total assets
- $2,382,217
- +63.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles Caron Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 161 Otis Street, Hingham, MA 02043-4501
Phone: (781) 871-5888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Caron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christendom College ($53K). Together the top 10 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 47 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Massachusetts 50%, Virginia 13%, North Carolina 13%, Rhode Island 11%, and Ohio 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles Caron Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2057% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 801% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $395 (2020) to $408K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $408K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christendom College Front Royal, VA | General Support | $53,000 |
| Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC | General Support | $51,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Hingham, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chesterton Academy Warwick, RI | General Support | $26,400 |
| Whitinsville Christian Whitinsville, MA | General Support | $26,000 |
| Catholic Appeal Braintree, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Sparhawk Academy Millis, MA | General Support | $22,500 |
| University of Mary Bismark, ND | General Support | $22,380 |
| Saint Paul School Hingham, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| College of Saint Joseph Steubenville, OH | General Support | $15,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,382,217 | $2,389,778 | $417,150 | $407,580 | 19 | $416,986 | $1,159,396 | $52,060 |
| 2023 | $1,455,401 | $683,934 | $218,242 | $216,750 | 14 | $217,786 | $181,427 | $52,087 |
| 2022 | $944,541 | $59,105 | $134,622 | $128,470 | 9 | $134,220 | $58,703 | $50,855 |
| 2021 | $1,290,234 | $1,295,339 | $20,785 | $18,900 | 4 | $20,785 | $37,804 | $6,081 |
| 2020 | $12,020 | $357 | $1,145 | $395 | 1 | — | $357 | $588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Caron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational organizations. Belmont Abbey College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and sciences, guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning. Boston Trinity Academy says it educates students from diverse backgrounds in a Christ-centered community, while Walsh University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to preparing students for service to others.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $407,580. Grants ranged from $4,500 to $53,000, with a median of $15,300. The largest awards included $53,000 to Christendom College, $51,000 to Belmont Abbey College, $50,000 to Notre Dame Academy, $26,400 to Chesterton Academy, and $26,000 to Whitinsville Christian. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradford S Caron and Barbara K Caron as trustees.
Charles Caron Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara K Caron
Trustees
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradford S Caron
Trustees
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Charles Caron Foundation
How much does Charles Caron Foundation give each year?
Charles Caron Foundation gave $408K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 14 grants.
What is Charles Caron Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Caron Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,300, and its average grant was $21,452, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Caron Foundation give grants?
Charles Caron Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hingham, MA (2 grants), Fall River, MA (2 grants) and Steubenville, OH (2 grants).
Does Charles Caron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles Caron Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Caron Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Caron Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christendom College ($53,000), Belmont Abbey College ($51,000) and Notre Dame Academy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Caron Foundation?
Charles Caron Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles Caron Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Caron Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Caron Foundation's EIN?
Charles Caron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2094935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles Caron Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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