Charlesview Inc
Charlesview, inc. Is dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals and families and promoting the diversity and vibrancy of the allston/brighton community. We do this by providing healthy, affordable homes; offering programs designed to enrich, educate and inspire; and engaging in innovative philanthropy.
Charlesview Inc at a glance
In short: Charlesview Inc gave $580K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $580K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $580,000
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $580,000
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $580,000
- Total assets
- $80,461,607
- +4.8% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Charlesview Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Charlesview Inc
Who Charlesview Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charlesview Charities Inc ($580K).
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Charlesview Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $385K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesview Charities Inc Brighton, MA | Program Support | $580,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,461,607 | $895,898 | $992,003 | $580,000 | 1 | $-1,406,505 |
| 2023 | $76,751,393 | $2,335,320 | $1,687,903 | $1,300,000 | 1 | $435,195 |
| 2022 | $73,900,650 | $2,308,961 | $1,504,036 | $950,000 | 2 | $483,547 |
| 2021 | $76,824,769 | $4,739,214 | $1,049,289 | $514,675 | 15 | $3,171,518 |
| 2020 | $73,232,378 | $3,352,616 | $830,414 | $385,260 | 26 | $694,129 |
About Charlesview Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charlesview Inc is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Brighton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $580K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charlesview Inc is led by Jo-Ann Barbour, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo-Ann Barbour
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $161K (2024)
William Rosenberg
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cusack
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Antonelli-Zullo
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Burgess
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Helen Black
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Jason Strauss
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Father Robert Carr
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Etta Anderson
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Andrew Gilson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Father Frank Glynn (2020–2021) — Clerk
- Former: Sinu Je (2021) — Director
- Former: Dov Shuchatowitz (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Jo-Ann Barbour (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Charlesview Inc
How much does Charlesview Inc give each year?
Charlesview Inc gave $580K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Charlesview Inc?
Charlesview Inc reported $80.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $896K.
What is Charlesview Inc?
Charlesview Inc is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Brighton, MA. It holds $80.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Charlesview Inc operate?
Charlesview Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts.
What is Charlesview Inc's EIN?
Charlesview Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7099102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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