CHARLEY'S FUND'S SINGULAR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENTS AND A CURE FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (DMD). WE IDENTIFY AND DIRECT FUNDING TO THE MOST COMPELLING RESEARCH AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS RELATED TO DMD AND, (CONT. ON SCH. O.)
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$422K
-23.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$422K
-23.3% YoY
About Charley's Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charley's Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $422K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,076,613 | $1,028,035 | $4,104,795 |
| Revenue | $628,496 | $684,167 | $652,985 |
| Expenses | $491,964 | $724,013 | $1,447,384 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,755 | $15,464 | $756 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Umass Memorial Foundation ($421,729).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMASS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SHREWSBURY, MA | RESEARCH GRANT | $421,729 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN SECKLER MD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| EARL KRAMER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RANDY REIFF | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRACY KRAMER SECKLER | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charley's Fund Inc?
Charley's Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Charley's Fund Inc?
As of 2024, Charley's Fund Inc holds $1.1M in total assets with $628K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $422K in 2024.
Where does Charley's Fund Inc operate?
Charley's Fund Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Missouri.
What size grants does Charley's Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Charley's Fund Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $422K — an average of about $422K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Charley's Fund Inc's EIN?
Charley's Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2014968. 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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