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Charles Foundation is a private corporation based in ABBEVILLE, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Stephen Meador. It holds total assets of $25K. Annual income is reported at $351K. Total assets have grown from $794 in 2011 to $33K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Florida. According to available records, Charles Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $32K. Annual giving has grown from $108K in 2020 to $982K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.9M distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $632K, with an average award of $85K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Louisiana, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$32K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$162K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, WY, PA.
Charles Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 35 grants. The median grant size is $32K, with an average of $85K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $632K.
Charles Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles Foundation is headquartered in ABBEVILLE, LA. While based in LA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca P Spence | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca R Godchaux | President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dorothy M Clyne | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theresa P Godchaux | Vice President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles R G Payne | Vice President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G Nelson Payne | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julian B Payne | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen M Meador | Secretary Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$324K
Total Assets
$33K
Fair Market Value
$33K
Net Worth
$33K
Grants Paid
$324K
Contributions
$323K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$85K
Median Grant
$32K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$32K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HolConservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Jackson, WY | $162K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Acadiana -Conservation, ReligiousHealthcare,Education | Lafayette, LA | $162K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Middle Tn -Conservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Nashville, TN | $32K | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable - 909 CharitableConservation, ReligiousHealthcare,Education | Orlando, FL | $32K | 2022 |
| Npt - Jp Morgan - Payne Family CharConservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Jenkintown, PA | $32K | 2022 |
| Npt - Jp Morgan - Magnolia FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Jenkintown, PA | $32K | 2022 |
| 232-HelpProvide Basic HumanNeeds, Mental HealthServices | Lafayette, LA | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole - Live Oak FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Jackson, WY | $632K | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Acadiana - Beckychaux FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcare,Education | Lafayette, LA | $632K | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Acadiana - Charles And Abbey Payne FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcare,Education | Lafayette, LA | $126K | 2021 |
| Schwab Charitable - 909 Charitable FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcare,Education | Orlando, FL | $126K | 2021 |
| Npt - Jp Morgan - Payne Family Charitable FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Jenkintown, PA | $126K | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Middle Tn - Riverside House FundConservation, ReligiousHealthcareEducation | Nashville, TN | $126K | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleCommunity Based Activity | Jackson, WY | $34K | 2020 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyFor CML ResearchPortfolio | Rye Brook, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Woodberry Forest SchoolMichael GossScholarshipFund | Woodberry Forest, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Lafayette LaGeneralProgram Funding | Lafayette, LA | $10K | 2020 |
| University Of The SouthGeneralEducation Funding | Sewanee, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Land Trust For TennesseeFor landconservation workin Tennessee | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Friends Of Warner ParkBluebirdNesting BoxProgram | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| 232 Help IncCommunityFunding | Lafayette, LA | $5K | 2020 |
| Delta WaterfowlFor Waterfowl Conservationactivities | Bismarck, ND | $5K | 2020 |
| Hero HuntsCommunityBasedActivity | Abbeville, LA | $4K | 2020 |
| Peabody College At VanderbiltGeneral Education Funding | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2020 |
| Ensworth SchoolFor GeneralFunding | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2020 |
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