Charlotte's Web
Preselected recipients only
Charlotte's Web is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,600 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$160,600
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $215,500 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,500 | 6 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $160,600 | 16 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Charlotte's Web 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 Charlotte's Web funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Pollution Coalition | General | $30,000 |
| Girls Education Initiative | General | $20,000 |
| Pleiades Network | General | $10,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General | $10,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | General | $10,000 |
| Kollegewidgwok Sailing Education Association | General | $10,000 |
| Healthy Acadia | General | $10,000 |
| Unmanageable | General | $10,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Pleiades Network | General | $10,000 |
| The Marine Studies Consortium | General | $10,000 |
| Native Gardens of Blue Hill | General | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Library | General | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Fire Company | General | $5,000 |
| Hirshhorn Museum and Scultpture Garden | General | $5,000 |
| Pleiades Network | General | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Luskey
- Matthew Buchsbaum
Questions people ask
Does Charlotte's Web accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charlotte's Web give?
$160,600 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Charlotte's Web?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Luskey (Trustee) and Matthew Buchsbaum (Co-Trustee).
What does Charlotte's Web fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.