The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Hull, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community services, health, youth services, and other areas.
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation gave $64K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,792
- -59.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,907
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,280,131
- +62.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable 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: 67 Point Allerton, Hull, MA 02045
Phone: (781) 826-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Human Needs Project ($25K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 81 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were Massachusetts 2%, Texas 2%, Maine 2%, and Tennessee 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $64K (2025) to $1.2M (2019). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Needs Project San Rafael, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Oasis Clinic Oakland, CA | General | $20,000 |
| The Living Room Life Center Santa Rosa, CA | General | $10,000 |
| UCFS Foundation San Francisco, CA | General | $2,000 |
| CA Wildfire Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General | $1,200 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General | $1,046 |
| Sandy Christman Foundation Portland, ME | General | $1,000 |
| IMPACT Melanoma Concord, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services San Francisco, CA | General | $528 |
| Canine Companions Santa Rosa, CA | General | $518 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,280,131 | $1,164,082 | $68,057 | $63,792 | 13 | $290,966 |
| 2024 | $1,404,518 | $509,784 | $160,046 | $155,961 | 15 | $23,493 |
| 2023 | $983,532 | $25,445 | $167,170 | $162,957 | 19 | — |
| 2022 | $1,149,098 | $6,546 | $600,142 | $595,780 | 19 | $91,910 |
| 2021 | $1,906,306 | $23,190 | $502,800 | $498,541 | 15 | $700,400 |
| 2020 | $1,633,075 | $525,165 | $713,955 | $709,440 | 15 | — |
| 2019 | $2,067,334 | $1,157,854 | $1,239,163 | $1,235,586 | 29 | $59,373 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Human Needs Project describes its work as building community centers that provide services including clean water, education, skills training, and internet access in poverty-stricken areas. The American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives. IMPACT Melanoma describes work in sun-safety education, public awareness, and support for people coping with melanoma. Larkin Street Youth Services says it provides services to help youth move beyond the street.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $63,792. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants were $25,000 to Human Needs Project, $20,000 to Oasis Clinic, and $10,000 to The Living Room Life Center; each was listed for general purposes. Other reported grants included $2,000 to UCFS Foundation and $1,200 to CA Wildfire Relief, both for general purposes, and $500 to St Judes for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Homcy and Thomas Reilly as trustees.
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Homcy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
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 Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation
How much does The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation gave $64K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 15 grants.
What is The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,907, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Human Needs Project ($25,000), Oasis Clinic ($20,000) and The Living Room Life Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation?
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable 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 Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6356357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable 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 October 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 August 10, 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
Live grants for the work The Dr Charles J Homcy Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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