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The Charles Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation disbursed a total of $12.4K across 76 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HARLEM RBI INC
New York, NY
$10.6K
4%
THE DOE FUND INC
NEW YORK, NY
$9.2K
3%
DREAM
Sherwood, AR
$8K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHARLES FOUNDATION?
No. THE CHARLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHARLES FOUNDATION give?
THE CHARLES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CHARLES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHARLES FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHARLES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CHARLES FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $12 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHARLES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHARLES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include HARLEM RBI INC, THE DOE FUND INC, and DREAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHARLES FOUNDATION?
THE CHARLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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