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Charlotte Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Peter A Thorne. It holds total assets of $8M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2011 to $8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Charlotte Foundation has made 212 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $201K in 2020 to $452K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 96 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $154K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 112 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 75 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.
Charlotte Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 212 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CO.
Charlotte Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 212 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $154K.
Charlotte Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charlotte Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Gross | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Thorne | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
212
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
112
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Innovation ForumOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $151K | 2023 |
| Edvestors IncOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $121K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegeOperations budget assistance | Saratoga Springs, NY | $76K | 2023 |
| Philantrophy MassachusettsOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| WburOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Mass PoetryOperations budget assistance | Roslindale, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Bridges HomewardOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Community FoundationOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyOperations budget assistance | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Nurturing CenterOperations budget assistance | Medford, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Trinity Boston ConnectsOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| WgbhOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Health Law AdvocatesOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Haus Of CodecOperations budget assistance | Providence, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| Colab High School Stem Career CollaborationOperations budget assistance | Watertown, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Daily TableOperations budget assistance | Dorchester, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Shades A Cappella IncOperations budget assistance | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Emerson CollegeOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Upper Valley Trails AllianceOperations budget assistance | Norwich, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| Dwight Hall At YaleOperations budget assistance | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Citizens CoalitionOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Institute For Policy StudiesOperations budget assistance | Washingtion, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Yale Alumni Nonprofit AllianceOperations budget assistance | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationOperations budget assistance | Waltham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Bikes Not BombsOperations budget assistance | Jamaica Plain, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Block Island ClubOperations budget assistance | Block Island, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Block Island Health ServicesOperations budget assistance | Block Island, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Boston Arts Academy FoundationOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boston Women'S FundOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Waypoint AdventureOperations budget assistance | Lexington, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Dissent MagazineOperations budget assistance | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Enviromental League Of MaOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| High Spirit Community FarmsOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Institute For Contemporary ArtOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rodman For KidsOperations budget assistance | Foxborough, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Huntington Theatre Company IncOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| United Makers Assoc Of BostonOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Trail ConservatoryOperations budget assistance | Harpers Ferry, WV | $900 | 2023 |
| United For A Fair EconomyOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $800 | 2023 |
| Block Island Residents AssociationOperations budget assistance | Block Island, RI | $700 | 2023 |
| Cambridge Center For Adult EducationOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Prison Book ProgramOperations budget assistance | Quincy, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Boston Area GleanersOperations budget assistance | Waltham, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Silver Lining MentoringOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Special Olympics MaOperations budget assistance | Marlborough, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Sportmen'S Tennis And Enrichment CenterOperations budget assistance | Dorchester, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Avenue ConceptOperations budget assistance | Providence, RI | $500 | 2023 |
| Neue GallerieOperations budget assistance | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Empath HealthOperations budget assistance | Lakewood Ranch, FL | $500 | 2023 |