The Chartis Foundation
The Chartis Foundation is a private foundation based in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all for general support.
The Chartis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chartis Foundation gave $425K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,000
- +183.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,500
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $221,524
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Chartis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Bow Street, Cohasset, MA 02025
Phone: (617) 797-6965
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chartis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Care Ring ($50K). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 17 grants of 24 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (35%), North Carolina (12%), Georgia (12%), Kansas (12%), and Illinois (12%), as well as recipients in Texas, Colorado, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Chartis Foundation gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $425K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Ring Charlotte, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Center for Black Women's Wellness Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| M-Care Healthcare Wichita, KS | General Support | $50,000 |
| Raisinghealth Partners Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Door - a Center of Alternatives Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Haymarket Center Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| The University Settlement Society of NY New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| LBU Community Clinic Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tepeyac Community Health Center Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Women's Breast & Heart Initiative Miami Lakes, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $221,524 | $400,730 | $427,650 | $425,000 | 10 | $427,650 | $730 | $17,629 |
| 2024 | $248,444 | $220,298 | $152,365 | $150,000 | 3 | $152,365 | $298 | $11,507 |
| 2023 | $180,511 | $200,015 | $77,250 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,000 | $15 | $11,511 |
| 2022 | $57,746 | $150,011 | $278,815 | $275,000 | 7 | $275,000 | $11 | $13,026 |
| 2021 | $186,550 | $1,012 | $101,500 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $12 | $10,439 |
| 2020 | $287,038 | $301,020 | $151,500 | $150,000 | 3 | — | $20 | $7,808 |
| 2019 | $137,518 | $145,051 | $86,500 | $85,000 | 3 | — | — | $9,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chartis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations that include health and community-service providers and organizations serving young people. The Door says its mission is to empower young people ages 12–24 through comprehensive youth development services. Care Ring says its mission is to empower people with limited resources to establish and maintain good health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $425,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $50,000, with a median of $50,000. Each listed grant was for general support.
Recipients of $50,000 grants included Care Ring in Charlotte, North Carolina; Center for Black Women’s Wellness in Atlanta, Georgia; M-Care Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas; RaisingHealth Partners in Brooklyn, New York; The Door in New York, New York; The Haymarket Center in Chicago, Illinois; and The University Settlement Society of NY in New York, New York. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to LBU Community Clinic in Dallas, Texas; Tepeyac Community Health Center in Denver, Colorado; and Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative in Miami Lakes, Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ethan Arnold, Ken Graboys, and Chris Regan as directors.
The Chartis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Regan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Arnold
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Graboys
Director
On filings since 2019
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 Chartis Foundation
How much does The Chartis Foundation give each year?
The Chartis Foundation gave $425K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 3 grants.
What is The Chartis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chartis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chartis Foundation give grants?
The Chartis Foundation's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Chartis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Chartis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chartis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chartis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Care Ring ($50,000), Center for Black Women's Wellness ($50,000) and M-Care Healthcare ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chartis Foundation?
The Chartis Foundation reported $222K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chartis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations that include health and community-service providers and organizations serving young people. The Door says its mission is to empower young people ages 12–24 through comprehensive youth development services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chartis Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chartis Foundation's EIN?
The Chartis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3996418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Chartis Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 June 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Chartis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-chartis-foundation-morg_49cf50a9014447cfb36b77949da81f4f
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