Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation is a private foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $128,797 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$128,797
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $106,600 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,485 | 40 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $106,600 | 49 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $128,797 | 49 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Allen & Franka Charlupski 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 Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $61,100 |
| Massachusetts | 24 | $35,821 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $18,196 |
| New York | 6 | $6,680 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | General operating support | $22,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial | General operating support | $16,946 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Lubavitch | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Brookline Mental Health Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sjogren's Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Detroit Holocaust Memorial Center | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Temple Emanuel | General operating support | $3,036 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Ma | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Gilda's Club | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wbur | General operating support | $2,000 |
| WGBH | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Camp Tamarack | General operating support | $1,800 |
| New England Holocaust | General operating support | $1,800 |
| University of Michigan SSW | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Brookline Community Fund | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Pan Mass Challenge | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Lukemia and Lymphona Society | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehuda | General operating support | $1,200 |
| Soul Co Gweichers | General operating support | $1,200 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adon | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Brookline High School Innovation Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Brooklinenews | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Steps to Success | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan School Hillel | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Theater J DCJCC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Brookline Education Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
| Brookline Senior Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Brookline Teen Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Hate Ends Now | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Charlupski
- Helen Charlupski
Questions people ask
Does Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation give?
$128,797 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Charlupski (President & Secretary) and Helen Charlupski (Vice President).
What does Allen & Franka Charlupski Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.