The Charlotte Home
THE CHARLOTTE HOME is a private foundation based in North Andover, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Key facts about The Charlotte Home
In short: The Charlotte Home gave $79K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 04-6107990
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $4,361
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
+4.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+10.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charlotte Home reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Charlotte Home open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including summer support, women’s advocacy, shelter and basic needs, arts, programs for girls, therapeutic riding, and youth re-entry. For example, Lazarus House describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Lawrence area. Project Home Again says it provides low-income families with household goods, furnishings, and appliances. Essex Art Center describes itself as a community-based creative hub in Lawrence that uses art to bring people together and build community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $78,500 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $79K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $79K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eccf Greater Lawrence Summer Fund ($10K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eccf Greater Lawrence Summer Fund Danvers, MA | Summer 2024 Support | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Family Devel and Educ Fund Lawrence, MA | Sisu Womens Advocacy Program | $6,000 |
| Lazarus House Lawrence, MA | Operating and Program Support | $5,000 |
| Uncommon Threads Lawrence, MA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Project Home Again Andover, MA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Essex Art Center Lawrence, MA | Women Teachers and Staff | $5,000 |
| Bellesini Academy Lawrence, MA | After School and Evening Programs for Girls | $5,000 |
| Windrush Farm North Andover, MA | Therapeutic Riding Special Needs Women and Girls | $4,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, MA | Dance Program | $4,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA | MV Girls Re-Entry Program | $4,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $31,637 | $91,858 | $78,500 |
| 2023 | $1,166,990 | $34,359 | $84,689 | $75,000 |
| 2022 | $1,217,067 | $57,887 | $83,631 | $71,500 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,166,990 | $1,217,067 |
| Revenue | $31,637 | $34,359 | $57,887 |
| Expenses | $91,858 | $84,689 | $83,631 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $78,500 | $75,000 | $71,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $24,341 | $31,670 | $50,895 |
| Distributable Amount | $60,432 | $66,323 | $69,097 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua L Miner as president, Mary B Miner as treasurer, Lynda B Rogers as clerk, and Sandra D Cannella as trustee.
The Charlotte Home is led by Joshua L. Miner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua L. Miner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra D. Cannella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda B. Rogers
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary B. Miner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 111, North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: (978) 688-7211
Frequently asked questions about The Charlotte Home
How much does The Charlotte Home give each year?
The Charlotte Home gave $79K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 19 grants.
What is The Charlotte Home's typical grant size?
The Charlotte Home's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,361, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charlotte Home that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Charlotte Home give grants?
The Charlotte Home gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (10 grants), North Andover, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Charlotte Home give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of The Charlotte Home's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charlotte Home's largest grantees?
The Charlotte Home's largest 2024 grantees include Eccf Greater Lawrence Summer Fund ($10,000), Lawrence Family Devel and Educ Fund ($6,000) and Lazarus House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Charlotte Home fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including summer support, women’s advocacy, shelter and basic needs, arts, programs for girls, therapeutic riding, and youth re-entry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charlotte Home?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Charlotte Home required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Charlotte Home reported a distributable amount of $60K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Charlotte Home's EIN?
The Charlotte Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6107990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Charlotte Home accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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