The Charlie Foundation
The Charlie Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saluda, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $40K.
The Charlie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charlie Foundation gave $5K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,521
- -49.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,130
- -49.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $658
- Total assets
- $1,136,051
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 Charlie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Piedmont Tech Foundation ($3K). Together the top 4 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Charlie Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 9% 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 $3K (2022) to $118K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Tech Foundation Greenwood, SC | Scholarship Contribution | $2,804 |
| American Legion Post 65 Saluda, SC | General Contribution | $815 |
| Lions Club Saluda, SC | General Contribution | $500 |
| Saluda County School District Saluda, SC | Gneral Contribution | $402 |
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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 | $1,136,051 | $53,701 | $8,715 | $4,521 | 4 | $4,521 | $40,330 | $53,122 |
| 2024 | $1,043,576 | $128,800 | $19,608 | $8,892 | 4 | $8,892 | $54,540 | $49,044 |
| 2023 | $934,384 | $92,603 | $67,451 | $55,642 | 5 | $55,642 | $6,885 | $44,203 |
| 2022 | $909,232 | $-130,083 | $14,626 | $3,360 | 3 | $3,360 | $11,648 | $46,081 |
| 2021 | $1,053,941 | $110,490 | $45,289 | $33,086 | 4 | $33,086 | $64,013 | $49,397 |
| 2020 | $988,740 | $107,109 | $129,463 | $118,266 | 3 | — | $33,950 | $48,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charlie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charlie Foundation is led by Charlyn H. Staubes, Chairman & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlyn H. Staubes
Chairman & Treasurer
Chaiman & Treasurer → Chairman & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Michael Coker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kathryn Staubes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Rose Coker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Kellar Staubes Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann H. Coker
Vice Chair & S
Vice Chairman & Secretary → Vice Chair & S, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Charlie Foundation
How much does The Charlie Foundation give each year?
The Charlie Foundation gave $5K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
What is The Charlie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charlie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $658, and its average grant was $1,130, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charlie Foundation give grants?
The Charlie Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saluda, SC (3 grants).
Does The Charlie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Charlie Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Charlie Foundation?
The Charlie Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Charlie Foundation's EIN?
The Charlie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2680883. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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