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Charleston Area Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in CHARLESTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $9.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Charleston Area Charitable Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $23K. The foundation has distributed between $562K and $3.9M annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $3.9M distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K, with an average award of $86K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$143K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 13 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.
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 66 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $86K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K.
The application deadline is BY 16TH OF MONTH PRECEEDING MEETINGS IN AUG, NOV, FEB, MAY. Tax exempt organization in charleston or coles county, illinois.
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CHARLESTON, IL.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bluhm | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer L Sipes | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly P Miller | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Metzger | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Derek Hennig | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard J Williams | Asst Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Inyart | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Tomshack | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Swing | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyCLASSROOM EQUIPMENT | Charleston, IL | $12K | 2024 |
| City Of CharlestonSister City II Park Development | Charleston, IL | $250K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin FoundationNATURESCAPE PLAYGROUND | Lerna, IL | $100K | 2024 |
| Charleston Comm Early Learning CentPLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | Charleston, IL | $50K | 2024 |
| Immanuel LutheranPLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | Charleston, IL | $35K | 2024 |
| Charleston LibrarySECURITY CAMERAS | Charleston, IL | $23K | 2024 |
| Eiu Symphony OrchestraCOMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS | Charleston, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| Coles County Farm Bureau FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Charleston, IL | $4K | 2024 |
| Eastern Illinois University FoundatTREE REPLACEMENT | Charleston, IL | $3K | 2024 |
| Coles County BarbershoppersYOUNG MEN/ WOMEN IN HARMONY FESTIVAL | Charleston, IL | $3K | 2024 |
| Coles County Crime StopperrsPROGRAM AWARENESS | Charleston, IL | $2K | 2024 |
| Theatre In The Park Charleston NfpLICENSE FEE, COMMUNITY THEATRE | Charleston, IL | $1K | 2024 |
| Charleston Comm Unit SchoolsVOCATIONAL/AGRICULTURE BUILDING | Charleston, IL | $350K | 2023 |
| Coles CountyCOURTHOUSE WINDOW REPLACEMENT | Charleston, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health FoundatioFUNDING FOR HOSPICE HOUSE | Mattoon, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Coles CountyANNUAL FUNDING | Mattoon, IL | $24K | 2023 |
| American Legion Charities Post 93VETERANS MONUMENT | Charleston, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Coles County Extension FoundationWARMING CONTAINERS & BUTTERFLY PROJECT | Charleston, IL | $1K | 2023 |