The Charlotte Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Charlotte Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $487,274 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $225,800. 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$487,274
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$225,800
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $451,656 the year before.
26% 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 | $451,656 | 59 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $487,274 | 35 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
The Charlotte 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 Charlotte Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $382,010 |
| New York | 2 | $79,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $13,364 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $9,400 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $750 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Montana | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Innovation Forum | Operations budget assistance | $225,800 |
| EdVestors Inc | Operations budget assistance | $130,000 |
| Skidmore College | Operations budget assistance | $76,000 |
| Yale Club of Boston | Operations budget assistance | $9,264 |
| The Avenue Concept | Operations budget assistance | $5,200 |
| Bridges Homeward | Operations budget assistance | $4,000 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | Operations budget assistance | $4,000 |
| Mass Poetry | Operations budget assistance | $3,500 |
| Shades Alumni Family Inc | Operations budget assistance | $3,500 |
| Colab High School Stem Career Collaboration | Operations budget assistance | $3,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds | Operations budget assistance | $3,000 |
| Block Island Conservancy | Operations budget assistance | $2,500 |
| Philantrophy Massachusetts | Operations budget assistance | $2,500 |
| United for a Fair Economy | Operations budget assistance | $1,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservatory | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Arts Emerson | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Bikes not Bombs | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Block Island Health Services | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Daily Table | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Metro West Collaborative Development | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Block Island Residents Association | Operations budget assistance | $700 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Operations budget assistance | $500 |
| Special Olympics MA | Operations budget assistance | $500 |
| Swim Across America | Operations budget assistance | $500 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc | Operations budget assistance | $260 |
| Adventure Cycling Association | Operations budget assistance | $250 |
| League of American Cyclists | Operations budget assistance | $250 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | Operations budget assistance | $250 |
| Harvard University Office of Arts | Operations budget assistance | $250 |
| Prison Book Program | Operations budget assistance | $250 |
| Yale Alumni Magazine | Operations budget assistance | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Thorne
- Katherine Gross
Questions people ask
Does The Charlotte Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charlotte Foundation Inc give?
$487,274 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Charlotte Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Thorne (Director) and Katherine Gross (Director).
What does The Charlotte Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.