Main Charles 1917 Scho FD
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2022 filing reports grants to colleges and universities for scholarships. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD at a glance
In short: Main Charles 1917 Scho FD gave $8K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $658.333), mostly in New York. 45% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $7,900
- -4.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $658
- -12.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $231,412
- -7.9% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Main Charles 1917 Scho FD
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy in that filing and is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Main Charles 1917 Scho FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Binghamton University ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($375), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in New York, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and New Hampshire. New York recipients received 86% of grant dollars; Pennsylvania, Iowa, and New Hampshire each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Main Charles 1917 Scho FD open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $575; repeat grants $775. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $513 repeat.
- 36% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $8K (2021). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Scholarships | $1,125 |
| Alfred University Alfred, NY | Scholarships | $875 |
| Nazareth College Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $875 |
| Cayuga Community College Auburn, NY | Scholarships | $650 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Scholarships | $375 |
| Central College Pella, IA | Scholarship | $375 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Scholarship | $375 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Scholarship | $375 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Scholarship | $375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $231,412 | $-5,955 | $13,964 | $7,900 | 12 | $10,865 | $2,658 | $12,242 |
| 2021 | $251,297 | $50,708 | $12,912 | $8,250 | 11 | $10,179 | $47,937 | $13,540 |
| 2020 | $213,246 | $16,434 | $11,543 | $8,250 | 10 | — | $14,431 | $11,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Main Charles 1917 Scho FD reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to colleges and universities, with the listed grant purposes identified as scholarships. For example, Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation. Alfred University says its mission is helping students realize their purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $7,900. Grant amounts ranged from $375 to $1,750, with a median of $375. The largest awards went to Binghamton University ($1,750), Rochester Institute of Technology ($1,125), Alfred University ($875), and Nazareth College ($875); each was listed for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $3K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Main Charles 1917 Scho FD
How much does Main Charles 1917 Scho FD give each year?
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD gave $8K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $8K across 11 grants.
What is Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's typical grant size?
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's median grant in 2022 was $375, and its average grant was $658, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Main Charles 1917 Scho FD that year got $575 on average.
Where does Main Charles 1917 Scho FD give grants?
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (3 grants).
Does Main Charles 1917 Scho FD give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's largest grantees?
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's largest 2022 grantees include Binghamton University ($1,750), Rochester Institute of Technology ($1,125) and Alfred University ($875), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($375), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Main Charles 1917 Scho FD?
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD reported $231K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Main Charles 1917 Scho FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to colleges and universities, with the listed grant purposes identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Main Charles 1917 Scho FD?
The foundation stated in its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's EIN?
Main Charles 1917 Scho FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6407279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Main Charles 1917 Scho FD accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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