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Also known as: C/O ROBERT C ROOKE
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Charles Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MORRISTOWN, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Robert C Rooke. It holds total assets of $49.1M. Annual income is reported at $53.9M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Charles Foundation Inc. has made 142 grants totaling $4.2M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $1.9M and $2.3M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $430K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 83 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$411K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Charles Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 142 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NH, PA, NJ.
Charles Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4.2M across 142 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $430K.
Charles Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MORRISTOWN, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W Rooke | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert C Rooke Jr | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Natalie D Rooke | VICE PRES/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert C Rooke | PRES-TREAS/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$23.1M
Fair Market Value
$43.1M
Net Worth
$23.1M
Grants Paid
$2.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
Distribution Amount
$2.1M
Total: $22.9M
Total Grants
142
Total Giving
$4.2M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
83
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell UniversityEDUCATION | Lewisburg, PA | $430K | 2023 |
| Colby-Sawyer CollegeEDUCATION | New London, NH | $300K | 2023 |
| Susquehanna UniversityEDUCATION | Selinsgrove, PA | $200K | 2023 |
| Speare Memorial HospitalMEDICAL | Plymouth, NH | $200K | 2023 |
| Bridgewater-Hebron Educational AssociationEDUCATION | Bridgewater, NH | $182K | 2023 |
| Morristown Medical Center FoundationMEDICAL | Morristown, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| The Cardigan FoundationPHILANTHROPY | St Simons Island, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Pingry SchoolEDUCATION | Basking Ridge, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| Tuck School Of Business At DartmouthEDUCATION | Hanover, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| High Fives FoundationMEDICAL | Truckee, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Androscoggin Home Healthcare & HospiceMEDICAL | Lewiston, ME | $35K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth CollegeEDUCATION | Hanover, NH | $30K | 2023 |
| Proctor AcademyEDUCATION | Andover, NH | $30K | 2023 |
| Babson CollegeEDUCATION | Babson Park, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Grafton County Senior CenterMEDICAL | Plymouth, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Newfound Lake Region AssociationCONSERVATION | Bristol, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Overlook Hospital FoundationMEDICAL | Summit, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Mayhew ProgramEDUCATION | Bristol, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Wilton United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Wilton, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Wilton Free Public LibraryEDUCATION | Wilton, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Strong United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Strong, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Kent Place SchoolEDUCATION | Summit, NJ | $18K | 2023 |
| Andover EmsMEDICAL | Andover, NH | $15K | 2023 |
| Grover Hermann Hospital AuxiliaryMEDICAL | Callicoon, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Music ProjectEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Culver AcademiesEDUCATION | Culver, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationMEDICAL | Short Hills, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| The Watershed Institute IncEDUCATION | Pennington, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Market Street MissionCOUNSELING | Morristown, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Church In MorristownRELIGIOUS | Morristown, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Yale School Of Forestry-Broad Arrow ScholarshipEDUCATION | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Spaulding Youth Center FoundationEDUCATION | Northfield, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Delaware CanalENVIRONMENT | New Hope, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegeEDUCATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Delaware Food PantrySOCIAL SERVICES | Lambertville, NJ | $8K | 2023 |
| Star Foundation IncEDUCATION | Brunswick, GA | $8K | 2023 |
| New Hope Eagle Fire CompanyMEDICAL | New Hope, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Damascus Citizens For Sustainability IncENVIRONMENT | Milanville, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Travis Manion FoundationEDUCATION | Doylestown, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Villa Walsh AcademyEDUCATION | Morristown, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Boston College School Of NursingEDUCATION | Chestnut Hill, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Callicoon Volunteer Fire DeptMEDICAL | Callicoon, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital FoundationMEDICAL | Mountainside, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Christ The King ChurchRELIGIOUS | New Vernon, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Coastal Outreach Academies IncEDUCATION | Brunswick, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Damascus Twp Volunteer Ambulance Corps IncMEDICAL | Damascus, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Delaware Youth Center IncEDUCATION | Callicoon, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Delbarton SchoolEDUCATION | Morristown, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Evangelical HospitalMEDICAL | Lewisburg, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Golden Isles Leadership Foundation IncEDUCATION | Brunswick, GA | $5K | 2023 |