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Charlies Choice is a private corporation based in CHANHASSEN, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is Michael Prince. It holds total assets of $50K. Annual income is reported at $22K. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Charlies Choice has made 9 grants totaling $45K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $15K in 2021 to $10K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $20K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $8K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Washington, California, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
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Charlies Choice primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WA, CA.
Charlies Choice has distributed a total of $45K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $8K.
Charlies Choice is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (861187411) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Charlies Choice is headquartered in CHANHASSEN, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$10K
Total Assets
$44K
Fair Market Value
$44K
Net Worth
$44K
Grants Paid
$10K
Contributions
$15K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$45K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaves And FishesOur donation allowed Loaves and Fishes to provide approximately 2,500 meals to those most in need. | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Drop In The BucketCharlie's Choice contribution will fund the construction of a well that will bring fresh water to an entire community in Sub-Sahara Africa. | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| MissioncleanwaterCharlie's Choice contribution will bring lifelong fresh water to 15 families in an isolated community in Uganda. | Scotch Plains Township, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| SplashOur grant helps Splash provide clean water for kids at scale. Project WISE WASH in Schools for Everyone is Splash's groundbreaking effort to reach 100% of public schools in select cities with improved water sanitation and hygiene infrastructure; behavior change programs for kids and adults; and strengthened menstrual health services for kids age 10 and above. Since launching this initiative in 2019 Splash has been able to reach over 800,000 kids in more than 600 schools and we are on our way to | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Charity WaterHelp provide access to clean and safe drinking water. | Hagerstown, MD | $5K | 2021 |
| Women'S Lunch PlaceSupported a daytime shelter serving women in the Boston community | Boston, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Second Harvest HeartlandTo help provide food for those in need. | Brooklyn Park, MN | $5K | 2021 |