The Charles Foundation

POMPANO BEACH, FL EIN: 26-3485837

The Charles Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in POMPANO BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $12K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$44K

-28.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

-70.7% YoY

Grant Count

+7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$442.857

-72.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Charles Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $31K (37%)

New York $14K (17%)

District of Columbia $14K (16%)

Virginia $8K (9%)

Texas $6K (7%)

California $3K (4%)

Georgia $2K (3%)

Oklahoma $1K (2%)

+6 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Maine Michigan New York Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaBoynton BeachBoyton BeachChicagoDallasEast HamptonEast SyracuseFairfieldFloridaHamburgHoustonJacksonvilleLauderhillMcdonoughNesconsetNew YorkOklahoma CityPenngrovePort Washington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$44,034	$61,200	$105,210
Revenue	—	—	—
Expenses	$17,166	$44,010	$9,570
Qualifying Distributions	$12,400	$42,250	$8,050
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$2,809	$3,826	$5,568

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

147 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mutts With a Mission ($1,000), Reading Is Fundamental ($1,000), Semper K9 Assistance Dogs ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NEW YORK, NY	TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.	$250
BIDE-A-WEE NEW YORK, NY	TO CREATE AND STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND THROUGH BEST-IN-CLASS LIFESAVING AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.	$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
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC NEW YORK, NY	TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE CENTRAL PARK AS A SANCTUARY FROM THE PACE AND PRESSURE OF CITY LIFE, ENHANCING THE END OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CREATED TO PROVIDE A PROFUNDLY DEMOCRATIC SPACE AND GREEN RESPITE FOR THE CITY AND ALL ITS PEOPLE AND TO ESTABLISH NEW YORK AS ONE OF THE GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD.	$250
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE WASHINGTON, DC	TO PROVIDE HABITAT AND SPECIES PROTECTION.	$500
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND NEW YORK, NY	TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. GUIDED BY SCIENCE & ECONOMICS, TO FIND PRACTICAL AND LASTING SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.	$250
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
FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, IL	TO ADVANCE CHANGE IN AMERICA BY ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR ALL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD BANKS, POLICY MAKERS, SUPPORTERS, AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.	$500
FRIENDS OF SPANNOCCHIA PORTLAND, ME	TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO AN AUTHENTIC TUSCAN LANDSCAPE, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES TO TRANSFORM THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH HANDS ON EXPERIENCES ON AN ANCIENT ORGANIC FARM, WE ENCOURAGE HEALTHY SOLUTIONS FOR OUR PLANET.	$200
MAKE- A- WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA EAST SYRACUSE, NY	TO CREATE LIFE CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESS.	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KENNETH CHARLES	DIRECTOR	—	—
KEITH STUART	DIRECTOR	—	—
ELIZABETH PETIT	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Charles Foundation?

The Charles Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in POMPANO BEACH, FL. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Charles Foundation?

As of 2024, The Charles Foundation holds $44K in total assets. It awarded 28 grants totaling $12K in 2024.

Where does The Charles Foundation operate?

The Charles Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does The Charles Foundation award?

In 2024, The Charles Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $442.857 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Charles Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Charles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.