The Charmm'd Foundation
The Charmm'd Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $989K.
The Charmm'd Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charmm'd Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,050,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,050,000
- Median grant
- $1,050,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Charmm'd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Forest Graduate School of Management ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Lake Forest, IL | Endowment Grant for Leadership Center | $1,050,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,140,301 | $2,122,555 | $1,050,000 | 1 | $2,109,055 | $988,617 |
| 2023 | $1,052,299 | $256,500 | $637,600 | — | — | $636,600 | $132,433 |
| 2022 | $1,996,661 | $228,455 | $614,491 | — | — | $614,491 | $122,217 |
| 2021 | $1,990,264 | $101,581 | $601,429 | — | — | $597,401 | $105,560 |
| 2020 | $2,140,893 | $105,310 | $625,729 | — | — | — | $1,980,834 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charmm'd Foundation is led by Sharon Miller, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Miller
Director & President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dastur
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcos Levy
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hirsch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ben Wozney (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Charmm'd Foundation
How much does The Charmm'd Foundation give each year?
The Charmm'd Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charmm'd Foundation operate?
The Charmm'd Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Charmm'd Foundation's EIN?
The Charmm'd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0394607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Charmm'd Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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