The Charter Foundation Inc
The Charter Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida, according to its filing information. Endowed in 1994, it says it works to improve quality of life in the Troup County, Georgia, and Chambers County, Alabama, communities by supporting nonprofit organizations and programs.
The Charter Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Charter Foundation Inc gave $404K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $404,263
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,890
- -25.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $8,140,910
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Charter Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit an electronic application stating the project’s purpose and the amount requested, with necessary supporting documents. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Bonnie Bonner as the application contact, says to see attached materials, and states that awards are restricted to specific geographical areas in Alabama and Georgia.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s website lists April 1 for the spring cycle and October 1 for the fall cycle. Its 2024 filing lists August 1.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s website lists April 1 for the spring cycle and October 1 for the fall cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Bonnie Bonner
Mailing address: 507 Denson Street, Valley, AL 36854
Phone: (706) 645-3210
Website: https://charterfoundation.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charter Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Viola Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 133 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Troup County, Georgia, and Chambers County, Alabama, as its communities of focus. Its 2024 filing describes award restrictions as covering specific geographical areas in Alabama and Georgia. In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 24% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charter Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $348K (2020) to $480K (2023). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Viola Inc Lagrange, GA | General Operating | $70,000 |
| Chambers Co Council for Neglected Valley, AL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Hillside Montessori of Lagrange Lagrange, GA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Point University West Point, GA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Lagrange Troup County Homeless Lagrange, GA | General Operating | $16,000 |
| Feeding the Valley Inc Columbus, GA | General Operating | $16,000 |
| Interfaith Food Closet West Point, GA | General Operating | $16,000 |
| First United Methodist Church West Point West Point, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services Lagrange, GA | General Operating | $14,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Lagrange, GA | General Operating | $12,500 |
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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 | $8,140,910 | $654,263 | $531,314 | $404,263 | 34 | $456,026 | $606,138 | $445,067 |
| 2024 | $8,016,403 | $1,382,264 | $531,394 | $445,730 | 28 | $497,905 | $1,353,069 | $427,187 |
| 2023 | $7,147,815 | $-49,629 | $559,205 | $479,736 | 37 | $510,797 | $165,886 | $387,904 |
| 2022 | $7,757,174 | $752,915 | $510,977 | $423,448 | 1 | $455,834 | $704,043 | $404,066 |
| 2021 | $9,639,806 | $507,358 | $457,599 | $387,380 | 33 | $387,380 | $270,987 | — |
| 2020 | $8,857,795 | $239,507 | $420,178 | $348,457 | 44 | — | $177,976 | $390,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $445K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it aims to improve quality of life in the Troup County and Chambers County communities. Its grant areas include community and economic development; human and social needs; environmental protection, conservation and enjoyment; and cultural and artistic projects.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Camp Viola describes its mission as operating camps, playgrounds and recreational facilities to promote the welfare of children and others in Troup County and adjoining territory. The LaGrange-Troup County Homeless Coalition says its mission is to connect homeless or at-risk people and families with needed services. Feeding the Valley says it works to help neighbors overcome hunger by ensuring access to food. Chattahoochee Humane Society says it promotes companion animals and public education about humane treatment.
Grantmaking
The foundation reports two grant cycles each year, one in spring and one in fall. Its website lists deadlines of April 1 and October 1, with online applications typically opening two months before each deadline. Applicants are asked to describe their project’s purpose and requested amount concisely and submit necessary supporting documents. The screening committee may request additional documentation, interview applicants, or visit an organization. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $404,263. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $70,000, with a median of $5,400. Its largest awards included $70,000 to Camp Viola Inc., $50,000 each to Chambers Co Council for Neglected and Hillside Montessori of LaGrange, and $25,000 to Point University. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert L. Johnson as president; Bonnie F. Bonner as secretary; William C. Gladden as vice president; and Laura Smith, Nancy Durand, Leslie Smith and Charles Story as directors. Tommy Whitworth is listed as treasury.
The Charter Foundation Inc is led by Robert L. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Story
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Durand
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie F. Bonner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $400 (2025)
William C. Gladden
Vice President
V-President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $900 (2025)
Tommy Whitworth
Treasury
Treasurer → Treasury, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $900, to William C Gladden (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Charter Foundation Inc
How much does The Charter Foundation Inc give each year?
The Charter Foundation Inc gave $404K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $446K across 28 grants.
What is The Charter Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Charter Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,400, and its average grant was $11,890, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charter Foundation Inc give grants?
The Charter Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lagrange, GA (13 grants), Valley, AL (6 grants) and West Point, GA (5 grants).
Does The Charter Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of The Charter Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are The Charter Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Charter Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Viola Inc ($70,000), Chambers Co Council for Neglected ($50,000) and Hillside Montessori of Lagrange ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charter Foundation Inc?
The Charter Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $456K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $445K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charter Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it aims to improve quality of life in the Troup County and Chambers County communities. Its grant areas include community and economic development; human and social needs; environmental protection, conservation and enjoyment; and cultural and artistic projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charter Foundation Inc?
Submit an electronic application stating the project’s purpose and the amount requested, with necessary supporting documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charter Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Charter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2144961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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