The Charles Foundation
The Charles Foundation is a private foundation based in Pompano Beach, Florida. It reported 23 grants totaling $12,600 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations whose work includes service dogs for veterans and others with disabilities, youth programs, literacy, and food assistance. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Charles Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charles Foundation gave $13K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $547.826), top state Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,600
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $548
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $25,076
- -43.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Charles Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2002 Bay Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Phone: (212) 891-5556
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dennis Tennis Serving Love Inc ($1K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and Virginia, at 26% each. New York received 15%, the District of Columbia 12%, and California 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charles Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $552. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 656% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $42K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Tennis Serving Love Inc Lauderdale Lakes, FL | Empower youth from low-income communities through tennis-based enrichment programs that promote physical health, mental resilience, social connection and lifelong wellness | $1,000 |
| Mutts with a Mission Virginia, VA | To provide and help the selected, specially trained service/assistance dogs to qualified veterans, wounded warriors, law enforcements officers, federal workers from agencies supporting the miliary or national security and first responders | $1,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts Penngrove, CA | To improve the lives of America's warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as ptsd and tb by providing the highest quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping warriors along the road to recovery | $1,000 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs Quantico, VA | To enhance the quality of life for wounded members of the U.S. armed forces and their families | $1,000 |
| Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth Inc New York, NY | To teach underprivelegad teenagers value of a health lifestyle and how to make it an intergal part of there lives | $1,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Washington, DC | To motivate children to read by making reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life | $750 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | To Honor and Empower Wounded Warriors | $750 |
| America's Vetdogs Smithtown, NY | To assist disabled veterans, active military personnel, first responders with disablities and those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independence | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens | $500 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | To deliver food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty, or natural disasters | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,076 | — | $18,958 | $12,600 | 23 | $12,600 | $1,922 |
| 2024 | $44,034 | — | $17,166 | $12,400 | 28 | $12,400 | $2,809 |
| 2023 | $61,200 | — | $44,010 | $42,250 | 26 | $42,250 | $3,826 |
| 2022 | $105,210 | — | $9,570 | $8,050 | 18 | $8,050 | $5,568 |
| 2021 | $114,780 | $100,000 | $17,166 | $11,650 | 40 | $11,650 | $1,694 |
| 2020 | $31,946 | — | $28,630 | $8,420 | 35 | — | $2,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs describes its mission as providing custom-trained service dogs to wounded U.S. Armed Forces members and their families; Reading Is Fundamental says it works to inspire children’s joy of reading; and Feed the Children describes its work as providing food, essentials, and opportunities to children. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $12,600. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $1,000, with a median of $500.
Among the reported 2025 grants were $1,000 each to Dennis Tennis Serving Love, Mutts With a Mission, Paws for Purple Hearts, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, and Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth; $750 each to Reading Is Fundamental and Wounded Warrior Project; and $500 each to America’s VetDogs, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Feed the Children, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, and South Florida PBS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth Charles, Keith Stuart, and Elizabeth Petit as directors.
The Charles Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Petit
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Stuart
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Charles
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 Charles Foundation
How much does The Charles Foundation give each year?
The Charles Foundation gave $13K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 28 grants.
What is The Charles Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charles Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $548, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Charles Foundation give grants?
The Charles Foundation's top state is Florida, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Charles Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Charles Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charles Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dennis Tennis Serving Love Inc ($1,000), Mutts with a Mission ($1,000) and Paws for Purple Hearts ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles Foundation?
The Charles Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charles Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs describes its mission as providing custom-trained service dogs to wounded U.S. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charles Foundation's EIN?
The Charles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3485837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Charles Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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