Charles M De Forest Foundation
Charles M De Forest Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $35.
Charles M De Forest Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles M De Forest Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,444
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,444
- Median grant
- $11,444
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Charles M De Forest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Baptist Church of Anoka ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Charles M De Forest Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $600 (2022) to $11K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Anoka Anoka, MN | General Support | $11,444 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $36 | $12,648 | $11,444 | 1 | $12,647 | $35 | $6 |
| 2025 | $12,608 | $527 | $1,623 | — | — | $1,604 | $508 | $655 |
| 2024 | $13,704 | $1,070 | $14,635 | $10,000 | 2 | $14,433 | $1,027 | $955 |
| 2023 | $27,269 | $9,451 | $1,388 | — | — | $1,374 | $9,437 | $1,215 |
| 2022 | $19,206 | $1,647 | $976 | $600 | 1 | $814 | $1,626 | $1,297 |
| 2021 | $18,535 | $6,892 | $12,293 | $10,842 | 2 | $12,212 | $6,845 | $1,826 |
| 2020 | $23,934 | $2,531 | $4,983 | $3,500 | 2 | — | $2,467 | $1,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles M De Forest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles M De Forest Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fiduciary Trust CO Int'l
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$78 (2020) → $4 (2026)
Elizabeth Solstad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Solstad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4, to Fiduciary Trust Co Int'l (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles M De Forest Foundation
How much does Charles M De Forest Foundation give each year?
Charles M De Forest Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles M De Forest Foundation operate?
Charles M De Forest Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas.
How much is Charles M De Forest Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Charles M De Forest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles M De Forest Foundation's EIN?
Charles M De Forest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7003463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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