The Charmm'd Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BUFFALO GROVE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $989K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
About The Charmm'd Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Charmm'd Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BUFFALO GROVE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $989K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,052,299 | $1,996,661 |
| Revenue | $1,140,301 | $256,500 | $228,455 |
| Expenses | $2,122,555 | $637,600 | $614,491 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,109,055 | $636,600 | $614,491 |
| Net Investment Income | $988,617 | $132,433 | $122,217 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Forest Graduate School of Management ($1,050,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE FOREST GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT LAKE FOREST, IL | ENDOWMENT GRANT FOR LEADERSHIP CENTER | $1,050,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON MILLER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 30 | — |
| SCOTT HIRSCH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID DASTUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCOS LEVY | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Charmm'd Foundation?
The Charmm'd Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BUFFALO GROVE, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Charmm'd Foundation operate?
The Charmm'd Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does The Charmm'd Foundation award?
In 2024, The Charmm'd Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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