Charles River Neighborhood is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $2K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41K
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4K
-54.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-43.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles River Neighborhood reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Charles River Neighborhood
Based on IRS filings
Charles River Neighborhood is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,200 | $43,604 | $50,702 |
| Revenue | $2,220 | $2,327 | $802 |
| Expenses | $4,624 | $9,425 | $12,272 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,000 | $8,800 | $11,665 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,572 | $1,702 | $195 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,092 | $2,276 | $2,665 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Newton Cultural Alliance ($1,500), Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assist ($1,000), J M Barry Newton Boys & Girls Club ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HARRY H DOW MEMORIAL LEGAL ASSIST BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| J M BARRY NEWTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NEWTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| NEWTON CULTURAL ALLIANCE WEST NEWTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| NEWTON FOOD PANTRY NEWTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SANGIOLO | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles River Neighborhood?
Charles River Neighborhood is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTON, MA. It holds $41K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Charles River Neighborhood?
As of 2024, Charles River Neighborhood holds $41K in total assets with $2K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $4K in 2024.
Where does Charles River Neighborhood operate?
Charles River Neighborhood has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maine.
What size grants does Charles River Neighborhood award?
In 2024, Charles River Neighborhood awarded 4 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Charles River Neighborhood required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles River Neighborhood reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles River Neighborhood's EIN?
Charles River Neighborhood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3386390. 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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