Charboneau Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charboneau Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hartford, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $220,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$120,302
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 27 | $26.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 26 | $67,251 |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 27 | $120,302 |
How to apply
Charboneau Family 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 Charboneau Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $365,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $300,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $260,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $210,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $55,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General | $220,000 |
| CBN | General | $200,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General | $190,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministry | General | $175,000 |
| Aclj | General | $75,000 |
| Individual | General | $75,000 |
| Individual | General | $75,000 |
| Central Assembly of God | General | $50,000 |
| International Ministry Network | General | $40,000 |
| Grace Christain School | General | $40,000 |
| Awakening Ministries Intl | General | $35,000 |
| Feeding American Western Mi | General | $30,000 |
| Individual | General | $25,000 |
| Individual | General | $25,000 |
| Individual | General | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General | $20,000 |
| Boystown | General | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Mission | General | $15,000 |
| Individual | General | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | General | $10,000 |
| Concerned Woman of America | General | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Community International | General | $5,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | General | $5,000 |
| Metro World Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| The Navigators | General | $5,000 |
| Hope College | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Charboneau
- Kenneth Charboneau
- Kent Charboneau
- Michael Charboneau
Questions people ask
Does Charboneau Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charboneau Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Charboneau Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna Charboneau (Secretary), Kenneth Charboneau (President), Kent Charboneau (Treasurer) and Michael Charboneau (Vice Preside).
What does Charboneau Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.