Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund Grant?

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Charlesview Inc

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Funding Amount

US $15,000 - US $35,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “…programming.Charitable projects sponsored by Charlesview, Inc’s partnering congregations may apply annually to the Fund but must be consistent with the Fund’s procedures and priorities.Capacity-building projects will be considered.The Fund will allow up to 20 percent of the…”

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Eligible organizations

We strongly urge applicants to partner with other organizations or local schools to increase the effectiveness and reach of the proposed programming.

Geography

While the Fund targets organizations headquartered or already heavily invested in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood, it will consider organizations from Greater Boston that are interested in expanding their work to the Allston/Brighton community.

Other requirements

Public and private schools will not be directly funded but are encouraged to partner with organizations to submit applications in any of the core areas.
Charitable projects sponsored by Charlesview, Inc’s partnering congregations may apply annually to the Fund but must be consistent with the Fund’s procedures and priorities.
Capacity-building projects will be considered.
The Fund will allow up to 20 percent of the requested grant to be used for general operating expenses.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund does not normally support:Programs whose impact is substantially outside the Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
Not eligible: Proposals with poorly defined outcomes or benchmarks for success.
Not eligible: Capital requests for building, equipment or property acquisition, with the exception of specified small equipment (e.g. computers) required for conducting the proposed program.
Not eligible: Programs for which the public sector normally assumes primary funding responsibility.
Not eligible: Requests from individuals.
Not eligible: Requests to directly support public, private, charter or religious schools.
Not eligible: However, schools may be a partner or beneficiary of a nonprofit organizations’ work.
Not eligible: Camp scholarships

Overview

The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund, established by Charlesview, Inc. in 2013, focuses on enhancing community empowerment in the Allston-Brighton area through various initiatives. This fund supports nonprofits aiming to provide essential services such as education, health, arts, housing, and workforce development. By fostering partnerships and collaboration, the fund seeks to uplift low- and moderate-income residents, ensuring they have access to resources that help them thrive in their community.

We are proud to note that Charlesview Residences includes a thriving community center and has received several prestigious local and national awards for its design and operation.
The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund aims to strengthen, deepen, and grow these resources and relationships and ensure that they benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families who live in Allston-Brighton.

Eligibility

While the Fund targets organizations headquartered or already heavily invested in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood, it will consider organizations from Greater Boston that are interested in expanding their work to the Allston/Brighton community.Public and private schools will not be directly funded but are encouraged to partner with organizations to submit applications in any of the core areas.We strongly urge applicants to partner with other organizations or local schools to increase the effectiveness and reach of the proposed programming.Charitable projects sponsored by Charlesview, Inc’s partnering congregations may apply annually to the Fund but must be consistent with the Fund’s procedures and priorities.Capacity-building projects will be considered.The Fund will allow up to 20 percent of the requested grant to be used for general operating expenses. All proposed services must specifically and primarily serve the Allston-Brighton community. Periodically, the Charlesview, Inc. board will re-evaluate the Fund’s priorities and giving process.

Ineligibility

The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund does not normally support:Programs whose impact is substantially outside the Allston-Brighton neighborhoodProposals with poorly defined outcomes or benchmarks for successCapital requests for building, equipment or property acquisition, with the exception of specified small equipment (e.g. computers) required for conducting the proposed programPrograms for which the public sector normally assumes primary funding responsibilityRequests from individualsRequests to directly support public, private, charter or religious schools. However, schools may be a partner or beneficiary of a nonprofit organizations’ workCamp scholarships