Charleys Kids Foundation

COLUMBUS, OH EIN: 82-2589532 Website

Charleys Kids Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 2018, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening underserved communities and empowering at-risk youth through strategic partnerships with local nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.7M

+9.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$597K

+1.8% YoY

Grant Count

-2.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+4.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charleys Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education: Tutoring, mentoring, life skills programs, and college and career readiness initiatives
Mentorship: Afterschool mentoring and life skills development programs
Healthy Food: Supplemental food provision to support children's wellbeing

The foundation partners exclusively with 501(c)(3) organizations that build lasting, local connections through powerful children's programs, many of which are spearheaded by passionate community members and sustained by volunteers.

Grantmaking

The foundation appears to be open to applications, as the "preselected only" designation is not checked in their tax filings.

Grant Range

$10,000

Average Grant

award: $11,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation distributes funding across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:

Ohio
California
Arizona
District of Columbia

Approximately 40% of grants support organizations in Ohio, District of Columbia, and California. The foundation has supported 100 unique organizations across these regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $529K (20%)

District of Columbia $314K (12%)

California $269K (10%)

Arizona $191K (7%)

North Carolina $161K (6%)

Nevada $153K (6%)

New York $148K (6%)

Missouri $135K (5%)

+18 more states

Cities

AshevilleAtlantaBlack MountainBoulder CityBroadview HeightsBrownsvilleCambridgeCharlotteChesterfieldChicagoClarkstonClevelandColleyvilleColumbusConcordDenverDetroitEl PasoEnglewoodFort Worth

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Revenue (as of 2023-2024):

Total assets: $11.7 million (2024)
Total assets: $10.7 million (2023)
Annual revenue: $1.9 million (2024)
Annual revenue: $1.7 million (2023)
Total expenses: $875,000 (2023)
Total liabilities: $236,000 (2023)

Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $7.4 million in 2019 to $11.7 million in 2024, demonstrating significant growth in the foundation's endowment.

Grantmaking Trends:

2020: $401,000 distributed
2022: $1.5 million distributed across 120 grants (highest annual giving)
2023: $587,000 distributed

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,708,061	$10,742,599	$9,441,827
Revenue	$1,591,914	$1,695,403	$2,004,463
Expenses	$998,071	$874,999	$950,211
Qualifying Distributions	$963,054	$861,899	$948,658
Net Investment Income	$400,524	$277,460	$183,686
Distributable Amount	$302,626	$259,600	$309,554

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

230 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Casa Hogar Friends of ($50,958), Central Ohio Youth for Christ Inc ($20,383), Kid Power Inc ($20,383).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER CONCORD, NC	EDUCATION: TUTORING	$10,191
ARIZONA BRAINFOOD INC MESA, AZ	FOOD: WEEKEND BACKPACK	$10,192
ASIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES UPPER ARLINGTON, OH	MENTORING: AFTERSCHOOL	$17,483
ASIA'S HOPE COLUMBUS, OH	EDUCATION: COLLEGE AND CAREER	$15,287
BRIGHT PROSPECTS POMONA, CA	EDUCATION: COLLEGE AND CAREER	$10,192
CASA HOGAR FRIENDS OF BOULDER CITY, NV	MENTORING: LIFE SKILLS	$50,958
CENTRAL OHIO YOUTH FOR CHRIST INC COLUMBUS, OH	MENTORING: LIFE SKILLS	$20,383
CHILDREN AT RISK HOUSTON, TX	EDUCATION: TUTORING	$15,287
COLLEGE BOUND DC WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATION: COLLEGE AND CAREER	$15,287
COLLEGE BOUND INC ST LOUIS, MO	EDUCATION: COLLEGE AND CAREER	$12,230

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board and Key Personnel:

Charley M Shin - President/Executive Director
Candra Alisiswanto - Treasurer/Director
Kyu Chang Han - Secretary/Director
Helena Dameron - Principal Officer
Bradley Harris - Executive Director
Hilary Sloat - Executive Director

The foundation operates with limited paid staffing, with board members serving on a volunteer basis (10 hours per week, $0 compensation reported).

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLEY M SHIN	PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10	—
CANDRA ALISISWANTO	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	10	—
KYU CHANG HAN	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	10	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has announced the distribution of over $1 million in cumulative grants to children's charities, reflecting its commitment to supporting youth-focused organizations across its service regions. The foundation maintains active grantmaking with recent grant activity documented in 2024 tax filings.

The Charleys Kids Foundation Distributes More Than $1 Million in Grants -

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charleys Kids Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to strengthen diverse and passionate communities in the United States and around the world by partnering with local programs that provide children with critical resources to succeed. The foundation focuses on three primary areas: • **Education**: Tutoring, mentoring, life skills programs, and college and career readiness initiatives • **Mentorship**: Afterschool mentoring and life skills development programs • **Healthy Food**: Supplemental food provision to support …

How do I apply for a grant from Charleys Kids Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 271 grants totaling $3.1 million (through 2024) • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $650 to $52,000 • Average grant award: $11,000 • Recent annual giving: $587,000 (2023) **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Asian American Community Services ($25,952 for afterschool mentoring) • Resource Cleveland ($20,022 for life skills mentoring) • Florida Leadership Venture Elevate Orlando ($15,022 for college and career education) • Casa Hogar Friends Of (among 31+…

Where does Charleys Kids Foundation make grants?

The foundation distributes funding across multiple states, with primary focus areas including: • Ohio • California • Arizona • District of Columbia Approximately 40% of grants support organizations in Ohio, District of Columbia, and California. The foundation has supported 100 unique organizations across these regions.

What size grants does Charleys Kids Foundation award?

In 2024, Charleys Kids Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $597K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charleys Kids Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charleys Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.