The Charter Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Charter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $404,263 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,400 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$404,263
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,400
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $445,730 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $423,448 | 1 | $7.9 million |
| 2023 | $479,736 | 37 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $445,730 | 28 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $404,263 | 34 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bonnie Bonner 507 Denson Street, Valley, AL 36854 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (706) 645-3210 |
| Deadlines | August 1 |
| Restrictions | Specific geographical ares in Alabama & Georgia. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Charter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $304,500 |
| Alabama | 11 | $95,763 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Viola Inc | General operating | $70,000 |
| Chambers Co Council for Neglected & Dependent Children & Youth Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Hillside Montessori of Lagrange | General operating | $50,000 |
| Point University | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lagrange Troup County Homeless | General operating | $16,000 |
| Feeding the Valley Inc | General operating | $16,000 |
| Interfaith Food Closet | General operating | $16,000 |
| First United Methodist Church West Point | General operating | $15,000 |
| Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services | General operating | $14,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | General operating | $12,500 |
| Chattahoochee Humane Society Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General operating | $10,000 |
| Clockwork Youth Academy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Accountability Troup Inc | General operating | $9,500 |
| Newbirth Outreach Center Inc | General operating | $9,163 |
| Panthers With Passion | General operating | $7,500 |
| Exceptional Way Inc | General operating | $5,800 |
| Christian Service Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Illuminate Justice Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| New Ventures Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Troup County CLCP | General operating | $5,000 |
| Valley High School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Valley United Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| W F Burns Middle School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Harmony House Domestic Violence Shelter Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Goodsell Education Programs | General operating | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Christiauna Toolsie Co University of Alabama Birmingham | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Elvtd Youth and Mentoring Inc | General operating | $1,200 |
| First Baptist Church Lafayette | General operating | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank NA
- Robert L Johnson
- Bonnie F Bonner
- William C Gladden
- Laura Smith
- Nancy Durand
- Tommy Whitworth
- Leslie Smith
- Charles Story
Questions people ask
Does The Charter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1.
How much does The Charter Foundation Inc give?
$404,263 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,400.
Who runs The Charter Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank NA (Trustee), Robert L Johnson (President), Bonnie F Bonner (Secretary) and William C Gladden (Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Charter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.