The Charless Foundation
The Charless Foundation is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $140.
The Charless Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charless Foundation gave $86K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $29K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $85,681
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $28,560
- Median grant
- $5,678
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Charless Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Louis Community Foundation ($86K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | To Continue Mission of Foundation | $80,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | To Continue Mission of Foundation | $5,678 |
| St Louis Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | To Continue Mission of Foundation | $3 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-888 | $86,648 | $85,681 | 3 | $140 | $50 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charless Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charless Foundation is led by David Streett, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David Streett
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Ann McCandless
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Betsy Phelan
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Carol Gaskin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Dessa Morrow
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
John Rowe
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sally Lilly
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sue Moore
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jim Fullinwider
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Stacey McKinney
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Charless Foundation
How much does The Charless Foundation give each year?
The Charless Foundation gave $86K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Charless Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charless Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,678, and its average grant was $28,560, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charless Foundation give grants?
The Charless Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does The Charless Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Charless Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Continue Mission of Foundation" (3 grants).
How much is The Charless Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Charless Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Charless Foundation's EIN?
The Charless Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0666753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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