The Charlou Foundation
The primary purpose of the organization shall be to support and benefit the programs and strategic initiatives of the challenge foundation inc and the challenge foundation Arizona inc, both type iii functionally integrated supported 501(c)(3) organizations.
The Charlou Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charlou Foundation gave $202K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $202K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,192
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $202,192
- Median grant
- $202,192
- Total assets
- $24,516,714
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Charlou Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Challenge Foundation Inc ($202K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2025) to $3.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Challenge Foundation Inc Englewood, CO | As Required | $202,192 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,516,714 | $1,025,901 | $261,729 | $202,192 | 1 | $1,003,839 |
| 2024 | $23,439,500 | $3,907,167 | $66,198 | — | — | $881,407 |
| 2023 | $19,413,894 | $1,637,476 | $3,349,966 | $3,296,230 | 1 | $1,201,338 |
| 2022 | $21,781,461 | $1,073,117 | $58,630 | — | — | $607,520 |
| 2021 | $20,532,198 | $-259,209 | $44,003 | — | — | $-118,705 |
About The Charlou Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Charlou Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $202K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charlou Foundation is led by Arthur D. McFall, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur D. McFall
President
Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janis D. McFall
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Schaefer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Charlou Foundation
How much does The Charlou Foundation give each year?
The Charlou Foundation gave $202K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Charlou Foundation?
The Charlou Foundation reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is The Charlou Foundation?
The Charlou Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $24.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Charlou Foundation operate?
The Charlou Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Charlou Foundation's EIN?
The Charlou Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2200839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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