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The Charles Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. With a total of $190K awarded to seven grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Charles Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE
$560K
51%
COREWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST MICHIGAN
$145K
13%
CASCADE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$80K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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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 Michigan, New Jersey, and New York. 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 $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. 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 7 grants, totaling nearly $190 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 7 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE, COREWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST MICHIGAN, and CASCADE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 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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