The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $210,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $293,000 | 9 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 10 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 8 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $75,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Home | Provide assisted living for elders | $60,000 |
| Andrews University | Support for christian education | $25,000 |
| Hope Kids | Gift of hope & connection for kids | $25,000 |
| The Gratitude and Grace Foundation | Provide support to patients | $5,000 |
| The Rock Camp & Outreach Center | Support people reaching for christ | $5,000 |
| The Stuttering Foundation | Support for people who stutter | $5,000 |
| Therapeutic Ranch for Animals&kids | Strengthen kids & community | $5,000 |
| The Arizona Center for Judaic Study | Support for judaic studies | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Rezetko
- Laura L Arnold
Questions people ask
Does The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Rezetko (Director, PR) and Laura L Arnold (Director, VI).
What does The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.