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Charis Fund Grant is sponsored by Charis Fund. The Charis Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, focusing on social welfare, health, and education, particularly addressing issues such as housing, food insecurity, and support for at-risk youth. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) certified and can apply every three years.
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NEW: Due to a significant increase in requests, Charis Fund has updated its funding guidelines and will now prioritize organizations with annual operating budgets under $10M. Organizations with budgets exceeding $10M will no longer be eligible for grant consideration. Applications for the Fall 2026 cycle will be accepted on July 15, 2026 from 10am-Noon, Pacific time.
Social Service Organizations Charis Fund is a small, benevolent family trust established in 1938, intended to support projects focused on social welfare (prioritizing hunger, housing, homelessness, at-risk youth), health and education. Charis is non-denominational but often funds religious organizations which provide services in the above categories. Charis Fund aids organizations located in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada.
Charis Fund has two funding cycles per year. Charis Fund exists to support organizations addressing some of society’s greatest challenges. We provide grants that range from $2,500 - $7,500 to small-to-medium sized non-profit agencies (501(c)(3) required) in the states of California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada.
** NEW - Funding is limited to small and medium sized organizations, those that have an annual budget of $10M or less.
Charis Fund’s goal is to help initiate or expand programs focused on the areas below: Housing issues/homelessness Example: New showers for a shelter, shelter program expansion Food insecurity/feeding programs Example: Food purchase, location expansion Example: After-school programs, mentoring support Mental health/health care Example: Wrap around programs for families and children, counseling programs Example: Furniture for safe houses, violence prevention programs Example: Treatment center/program expansion, substance free housing PLEASE NOTE: Charis Fund does not give to “the arts," to colleges, universities or individuals requesting scholarships or sponsorships and it is prohibited from giving to political or lobbying organizations or to only pre-selected charities.
We give lower priority to requests for operating funds/general support.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada that are 501(c)(3) certified. Organizations can apply every three years. Restrictions apply to funding for arts and political activities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 to $7,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Charis Fund Grant is funded by Charis Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California, Washington, Nevada, and Oregon. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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