Charleigh Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Charleigh Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mineola, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $619,766 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $130,527. 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$619,766
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$130,527
- Assets$0
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $674,171 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $753,772 | 64 | $0 |
| 2023 | $674,171 | 63 | $0 |
| 2024 | $619,766 | 57 | $0 |
How to apply
Charleigh Charitable Trust 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 Charleigh Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Vermont. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 13 | $231,777 |
| New York | 14 | $124,920 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $64,256 |
| Georgia | 2 | $52,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $33,333 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 3 | $11,600 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West River Community Project | Support local agricultural economic and social activities | $130,527 |
| Food Connects | We believe that transforming the food system requires the direct engagement and empowerment of all of us. We work to be a leader in strengthening the movement for community-based food systems throughout New England, building healthy families, thriving farms, and connected communities as we progress. | $50,000 |
| Children's Health Defense | Its mission is to end childhood health epidemics by working aggressively to eliminate harmful exposures, hold those responsible accountable, and to establish safeguards to prevent future harm. | $42,500 |
| Individual | to end food and nutrition insecurity by making nutritious produce available and affordable to all, especially those in historically underserved communities. | $33,333 |
| Weston A Price Foundation | The Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. | $32,500 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | supports and represents nearly 300,000 students | $30,000 |
| Willistead Manor Inc | To maintain the willistead manor | $25,000 |
| Individual | build an economically viable, ecologically sound and socially just Vermont agricultural system that benefits all living things. | $25,000 |
| Florida Am Alumni Ass of Palm Beach | Celebrate our rich heritage | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | orthopedics | $16,420 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | MSAA is a resource for the MS community, improving lives through vital services & support. | $15,000 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | bodily autonomy | $15,000 |
| Leave It Better Foundation | reGeneration Educational Program, youth empowerment, food justice, farming, mobilizing, sustainabilty, grassroots organizing, activism, civic engagement, nutrition, health, farmers' markets, environmental stewardship, food & environmental policy. | $15,000 |
| USA for UNFPA | United Nations sexual and reproductive health and rights agency, is dedicated to creating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every woman and girl can reach her fullest potential. At USA for UNFPA, we work with Americans to raise awareness and funding for this lifesaving mission, so women and girls can access the care they deserve no matter what. | $15,000 |
| Chester Agriculture Center | Support local agricultural economic and social activities | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. | $10,000 |
| Food Freedom Foundation | Food Freedom Foundation is committed to building an inclusive food system that is fair to farmers and consumers. | $10,000 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | To serve the healthcare needs of our community; to promote wellness, relieve suffering, and restore health. | $10,000 |
| Vermont Academy | Students thrive in opportunities that enable them to express the complexity and sophistication of their inner selves and inner lives. Our students understand what it means to go beyond Gladwell's theory, because practice skills must be accompanied by cultivated flexibility and scrappy problem-solving in the moment. Vermont Academy is a community of scholars and athletes, scientists and writers, artists and engineers who show us every day that cultivating passions and interests is just as important as self-awareness about how we learn and work. | $10,000 |
| Sol West Foundation | Support leaders in food and nutrition to provide the most nutritious meals possible for those they feed | $10,000 |
| Uja-Federation of Ny | To support mission to strengthen Jewish communities locally and globally, support those in need, combats antisemitism, and responds to global crises | $10,000 |
| Huru International | fighting period poverty and empowering girls in East Africa | $7,500 |
| Individual | To provide safe places for survivors of sex trafficking to experience a transformed life. | $6,000 |
| Individual | create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $5,000 |
| Nicholas Pedone Foundation | kids fighting cancer & encourage them to always Fight Hard Smile Big with hope, love, and endurance! | $5,000 |
| Sojourns Community Health Clinic | Our commitment to health access, regardless of socioeconomic status, is why we take time to listen to patients and collaborate across disciplines (primary care, naturopathic care, physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture); educate colleagues and patients in complementary approaches to wellness; and reach a broader array of patients by working with insurance companies. | $5,000 |
| Belle Isle Conservancy | To protect, preserve, and enhance Belle Isles natural beauty, historic structures, and unique character for the enjoyment of all, in every season, from sunrise to sunset. | $5,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | Drive impact and purpose by building authentic, community-based partnerships across the region; investing in and delivering meaningful programs | $5,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | To create meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world so all can thrive | $5,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Ass of the Unio | The mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations. | $4,000 |
| Terry Fund | To support the firefighters and their families who continue to serve | $3,000 |
| Culinary Institute of America | Promote culinary education | $2,500 |
| The Dream School Foundation | To support the mission to ensure the right to quality, equitable education and holistic development for children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds | $1,500 |
| Individual | To support mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $1,056 |
| Cajun Navy Relief Fund | Help saving lives through immediate, on-the-ground search and rescue (SAR) and relief efforts during natural disasters | $1,015 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. | $1,000 |
| Dubois County Museum | Support mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the local history, heritage, and artifacts of Dubois County, Indiana, while providing education to the general public | $1,000 |
| Slow Money Institute | To support mission to catalyze the flow of capital to local food systems, connecting investors to their local communities to foster nonviolence, health, and economic resilience | $1,000 |
| FLCCC Alliance | Support mission centered on providing "Honest Medicine" that prioritizes patients over profits | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Merinoff
Questions people ask
Does Charleigh Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charleigh Charitable Trust give?
$619,766 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Charleigh Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Merinoff (Coo).
What does Charleigh Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and environment and conservation.