The Charrock Foundation
The Charrock Foundation is a private foundation, based in West River, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $329K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $155K.
The Charrock Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charrock Foundation gave $34K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,500
- -56.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,786
- -56.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $329,452
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (37% 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 Charrock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute for Citizens and Scholars ($10K). Together the top 7 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charrock Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2025) to $140K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Citizens and Scholars Princeton, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bermuda Institute for Ocean Science | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ivymount Foundation Rockville, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Orchard Friends School Riverton, NJ | General Support | $2,500 |
| Seed Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | General Suport | $2,500 |
| Our Kids Read Assocaition Columbia, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $329,452 | $408,857 | $37,711 | $33,500 | 7 | $33,500 | $155,177 | $18,612 |
| 2024 | $192,184 | $44,286 | $80,093 | $76,300 | 7 | $78,300 | $40,498 | $16,872 |
| 2023 | $227,991 | $110,578 | $87,676 | $83,800 | 7 | $85,601 | $106,702 | $15,757 |
| 2022 | $205,089 | $120,930 | $88,971 | $79,500 | 5 | $79,500 | $13,797 | $15,069 |
| 2021 | $262,050 | $478,314 | $145,921 | $140,000 | 6 | $140,000 | $272,415 | $15,537 |
| 2020 | $115,243 | $264,302 | $140,769 | $137,500 | 5 | — | $108,131 | $8,076 |
| 2019 | $139,314 | $73,081 | $143,055 | $137,500 | 6 | — | $67,526 | $12,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charrock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charrock Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Stovall Charrier
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. William Charrier Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/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 Charrock Foundation
How much does The Charrock Foundation give each year?
The Charrock Foundation gave $34K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 7 grants.
What is The Charrock Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charrock Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,786, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charrock Foundation give grants?
The Charrock Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and District of Columbia (7%).
Does The Charrock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Charrock Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charrock Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charrock Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Institute for Citizens and Scholars ($10,000), Bermuda Institute for Ocean Science ($10,000) and Ivymount Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charrock Foundation?
The Charrock Foundation reported $329K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Charrock Foundation's EIN?
The Charrock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7172395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Charrock 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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