The Charis Charitable Foundation
The Charis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $418K.
The Charis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charis Charitable Foundation gave $135K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,875
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,812,767
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Charis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Luke's Home ($60K). Together the top 8 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charis Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2025) to $293K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Home Tucson, AZ | Provide Assisted Living for Elders | $60,000 |
| Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | Support for Christian Education | $25,000 |
| Hope Kids Bigfork, MT | Gift of Hope & Connection for Kids | $25,000 |
| The Gratitude and Grace Foundation Tucson, AZ | Provide Support to Patients | $5,000 |
| The Rock Camp & Outreach Center Cloverdale, IN | Support People Reaching for Christ | $5,000 |
| The Stuttering Foundation Memphis, TN | Support for People Who Stutter | $5,000 |
| Therapeutic Ranch for ANIMALS&KIDS Tucson, AZ | Strengthen Kids & Community | $5,000 |
| The Arizona Center for Judaic Study Tucson, AZ | Support for Judaic Studies | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,812,767 | $473,066 | $192,146 | $135,000 | 8 | $137,035 | $417,955 | $226,310 |
| 2024 | $2,531,847 | $144,882 | $265,449 | $210,000 | 10 | $211,938 | $91,371 | $218,703 |
| 2023 | $2,652,414 | $230,944 | $342,091 | $293,000 | 9 | $294,935 | $183,788 | $193,906 |
| 2022 | $2,763,561 | $146,293 | $248,352 | $196,000 | 8 | $197,830 | $95,771 | $195,492 |
| 2021 | $2,865,620 | $298,803 | $274,602 | $220,000 | 8 | $221,736 | $245,937 | $222,032 |
| 2020 | $2,841,419 | $212,158 | $201,503 | $154,750 | 8 | — | $167,080 | $183,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charis Charitable Foundation is led by Robert C. Rezetko, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert C. Rezetko
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura L. Arnold
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Charis Charitable Foundation
How much does The Charis Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Charis Charitable Foundation gave $135K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 10 grants.
What is The Charis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charis Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Charis Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (19%) and Montana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants).
Does The Charis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Charis Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Charis Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charis Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Luke's Home ($60,000), Andrews University ($25,000) and Hope Kids ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charis Charitable Foundation?
The Charis Charitable Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (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 is The Charis Charitable Foundation?
The Charis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Charis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Charis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0743452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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