Charlesview Charities Inc
Charlesview Charities Inc is a public charity based in Brighton, Massachusetts, formed in 2022. It supports the well-being of individuals and families and the diversity and vibrancy of the Allston/Brighton community through charitable grantmaking, community-center operations, and work to promote affordable and mixed-income housing.
Charlesview Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Charlesview Charities Inc gave $716K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Massachusetts. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $716,161
- +45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,103
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $470,818
- -46.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (12 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charlesview Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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Each year, community-based nonprofit organizations based in or providing services in Allston/Brighton are invited to submit a letter of interest. A board subcommittee, with guidance from the executive director and consultants, invites organizations that meet the mission to submit full proposals. Proposals undergo review and a site visit before recommendations go to the full board for approval.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: (781) 794-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charlesview Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Allston Brighton Community Development ($135K). Together the top 10 received $458K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 48 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated grantmaking focus is Allston/Brighton, and its filing describes services and community work in that area. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charlesview Charities Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 21 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2022) to $716K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allston Brighton Community Development Brighton, MA | Program Support | $135,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston Inc - Oak Square Branch Brighton, MA | Program Support | $39,059 |
| Presentation School Foundation Brighton, MA | Program Support | $39,000 |
| Action for Boston Community Development Inc Boston, MA | Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center of Abcd | $35,000 |
| Mesivta of Greater Boston Brighton, MA | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Yad Chessed Fund Inc Newton, MA | Program Support | $35,000 |
| English for New Bostonians Inc Boston, MA | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Power Forward Inc Marshfield, MA | Program Support | $35,000 |
| West End House Allston, MA | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Addiction Treatment of New England Brighton, MA | Program Support | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $470,818 | $580,000 | $989,885 | $716,161 | 21 |
| 2023 | $886,655 | $1,300,000 | $775,803 | $491,900 | 15 |
| 2022 | $333,752 | $750,000 | $424,226 | $282,935 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is dedicated to advancing individual and family well-being and promoting the diversity and vibrancy of Allston/Brighton. Its grant fund targets education; participatory arts education; health and mental wellness; housing and shelter; and workforce and asset development. The fund also supports organizations providing food resources to residents in need. It gives priority to nonprofits expanding services, seeking support to leverage other resources, or needing seed funding for an innovation.
In its filing, the organization describes community-center programming for children, youth, parents, adults, and seniors, including after-school and summer activities, parenting groups, wellness classes, workforce support, computer training, English classes, self-help programs, arts, and music. It also describes work to identify opportunities for affordable rental housing and homeownership in the community.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Allston Brighton Community Development says it represents and supports the interests, engagement, and leadership of the area’s diverse communities, institutions, individuals, and families. Presentation School Foundation describes its work as providing social, educational, and cultural opportunities for families and individuals of all ages in Allston-Brighton. Other grantees describe work in poverty alleviation (Action for Boston Community Development), low-income senior housing and services (2Life Communities), youth development (West End House), substance-use prevention and recovery (Power Forward), English classes for adult immigrants (English for New Bostonians), and emergency assistance and guidance for people experiencing financial distress and food insecurity (Yad Chessed Fund).
Grantmaking
In 2024, Charlesview Charities reported 21 grants totaling $716,161. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $135,000, with a median of $35,000.
Its largest reported grant was $135,000 to Allston Brighton Community Development for program support. Other notable grants included $39,059 to the YMCA of Greater Boston Inc – Oak Square Branch for program support; $39,000 to Presentation School Foundation for program support; and $35,000 each to Action for Boston Community Development, Mesivta of Greater Boston, Yad Chessed Fund, English for New Bostonians, Power Forward, West End House, Addiction Treatment of New England, 2Life Communities, and Gateway Access to Jewish Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Rosenberg as chair; Robert Fox as treasurer; Etta Anderson, Lauren Antonelli-Zullo, Mary-Helen Black, Lillian Burgess, John Cusack, Andrew Gilson, and Rabbi Jason Strauss as directors; and Jo-Ann Barbour as executive director.
Charlesview Charities Inc is led by Jo-Ann Barbour, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo-Ann Barbour
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Rosenberg
Chair
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Gilson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Etta Anderson
Director
Clerk → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cusack
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Antonelli-Zullo
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Burgess
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Helen Black
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Jason Strauss
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Father Robert Carr (2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Carr (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Charlesview Charities Inc
How much does Charlesview Charities Inc give each year?
Charlesview Charities Inc gave $716K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $492K across 15 grants.
What is Charlesview Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Charlesview Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $34,103, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charlesview Charities Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Charlesview Charities Inc give grants?
Charlesview Charities Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brighton, MA (9 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Newton, MA (2 grants) and Allston, MA (2 grants).
Does Charlesview Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Charlesview Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (20 grants).
Who are Charlesview Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Charlesview Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Allston Brighton Community Development ($135,000), YMCA of Greater Boston Inc - Oak Square Branch ($39,059) and Presentation School Foundation ($39,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charlesview Charities Inc?
Charlesview Charities Inc reported $471K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $580K.
What does Charlesview Charities Inc fund?
The organization states that it is dedicated to advancing individual and family well-being and promoting the diversity and vibrancy of Allston/Brighton. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charlesview Charities Inc?
Each year, community-based nonprofit organizations based in or providing services in Allston/Brighton are invited to submit a letter of interest. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charlesview Charities Inc's EIN?
Charlesview Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3028041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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