The Glen and Angela Charles
The Glen and Angela Charles is a private foundation based in Encino, California. In 2024, it gave $286,287 in grants to 31 charitable organizations, including organizations in California and Idaho.
The Glen and Angela Charles at a glance
In short: The Glen and Angela Charles gave $286K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,287
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,235
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,416,189
- +23.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Glen and Angela Charles
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Mercer 6345 Balboa Bl 375, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: (818) 774-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Glen and Angela Charles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montage Health Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 152 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 41% to recipients in Idaho. The filing also lists shares of 0% for Ohio, Maryland, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Glen and Angela Charles open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 514% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2020) to $483K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Community Library of Ketchum Ketchum, ID | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| SPCA of Monterey County Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $25,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Sun Valley, ID | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation Davis, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Redlands Redlands, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Birch Bark Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| VNA Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,416,189 | $557,961 | $290,771 | $286,287 | 31 | $286,287 | $530,645 | $55,657 |
| 2023 | $1,148,999 | $324,168 | $487,529 | $483,108 | 28 | $483,108 | $306,184 | $61,126 |
| 2022 | $1,312,360 | $387,637 | $296,517 | $286,795 | 30 | $286,795 | $355,233 | $57,124 |
| 2021 | $1,221,240 | $549,839 | $282,286 | $276,675 | 31 | $276,675 | $515,638 | $45,683 |
| 2020 | $953,687 | $310,930 | $245,075 | $228,415 | 32 | — | $288,917 | $38,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glen and Angela Charles reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community health, libraries and literacy, music, education, cancer advocacy, and journalism. For example, Montage Health Foundation says its mission is to advance Montage Health’s priorities and improve community health; Carmel Ideas Foundation says it works to improve literacy and provide educational opportunities for underserved Monterey County students; and CalMatters says it aims to inform Californians about issues affecting their lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $286,287. Grant amounts ranged from $340 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grants included $100,000 each to Montage Health Foundation in Monterey, California, and The Community Library of Ketchum in Ketchum, Idaho. Other notable grants included $25,500 to SPCA of Monterey County; $12,000 to Sun Valley Music Festival; $10,000 to Carmel Ideas Foundation; and $5,000 each to UC Davis Foundation, University of Redlands, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glen Charles as president and director, and Matthew Burke as secretary and chief financial officer.
The Glen and Angela Charles is led by Glen Charles, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Charles
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Burke
Secretary & Chief Financial
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandy Singer (2020–2022) — Secretary & Chief Financial
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Glen and Angela Charles
How much does The Glen and Angela Charles give each year?
The Glen and Angela Charles gave $286K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $483K across 28 grants.
What is The Glen and Angela Charles's typical grant size?
The Glen and Angela Charles's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,235, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Glen and Angela Charles that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Glen and Angela Charles give grants?
The Glen and Angela Charles gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (4 grants), Ketchum, ID (3 grants), Sun Valley, ID (2 grants) and Carmel, CA (2 grants).
Does The Glen and Angela Charles give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Glen and Angela Charles's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Glen and Angela Charles's largest grantees?
The Glen and Angela Charles's largest 2024 grantees include Montage Health Foundation ($100,000), The Community Library of Ketchum ($100,000) and SPCA of Monterey County ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Glen and Angela Charles?
The Glen and Angela Charles reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $286K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Glen and Angela Charles fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community health, libraries and literacy, music, education, cancer advocacy, and journalism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Glen and Angela Charles?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Glen and Angela Charles's EIN?
The Glen and Angela Charles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1605822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Glen and Angela Charles 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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