RC Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RC Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,971 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,971
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,950 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,950 | 41 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $123,971 | 49 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
RC Charitable Foundation 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 RC Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $59,471 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $15,500 |
| New York | 6 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Conservatory | General use | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | General use | $5,021 |
| Children International | General use | $5,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | General use | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | General use | $5,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | General use | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General use | $5,000 |
| Industrial Evolution Fund | General use | $5,000 |
| Salmon Defense | General use | $5,000 |
| People Concern | General use | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Education Foundation | General use | $3,000 |
| Ran (Rainforest Action Network) | General usenmental | $2,500 |
| Sierra Club | General use | $2,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General use | $2,500 |
| Elaw | General use | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General use | $2,500 |
| National Audubon Society | General usegeneralgeneral use | $2,500 |
| Save the Redwoods | General use | $2,500 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General use | $2,500 |
| 350ORG | General use | $2,500 |
| Wearelightorg | General use | $2,500 |
| Elemental Musicsanta Monica Music Program | General use | $2,500 |
| Spirit Awakening | General use | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General use | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General use | $2,000 |
| Amnesty USA | General use | $2,000 |
| Doe Fund | General use | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General use | $2,000 |
| Mercy Corps | General use | $2,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation | General use | $1,500 |
| US Pirg | General use | $1,500 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General use | $1,200 |
| Amazon Watch | General use | $1,000 |
| Harmony Project | General use | $1,000 |
| Freedom for Religion Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Population Action International (Pai) | General use | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | General use | $1,000 |
| Bosana Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Raices | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Chartoff
- William Chartoff
- Dika Chartoff
- Miranda Chartoff
- Alan Clements
Questions people ask
Does RC Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RC Charitable Foundation give?
$123,971 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs RC Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Chartoff (Pres./Dir.), William Chartoff (V.p./Dir.), Dika Chartoff (Director) and Miranda Chartoff (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does RC Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.