Charles L Read Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles L Read Foundation is a private foundation in Bayshore, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,000 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $24,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$216,000
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $188,500 the year before.
21% 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 | $188,500 | 74 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $216,000 | 78 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rodger K Herrigel 78 Main Street Unit 4, Madison, NJ 07940 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 379-5850, rodger@herrigelbolan.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit a brief resume of activities for which the grant is desired. The latest financial statement and copy of IRS exemption letter should be sent at the same time. |
What Charles L Read Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $60,500 |
| Maine | 26 | $56,000 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $47,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $21,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust and Agency Fund Hancock Central School | Purchase of capital items | $24,000 |
| Louisa Adelia Read Memorial Library | Purchase of capital items | $10,000 |
| South Shore University Hospital | Purchase of capital items | $10,000 |
| Hancock Partners | Purchase of capital items | $5,000 |
| Mancos Creative District | Purchase of capital items | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church of Madison | Purchase of capital items | $5,000 |
| Breckenridge Thanksgiving Hockey Nite | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Freedom House | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Assoc | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Mancos Valley Resources | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Museum of Early Trades and Crafts | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Phippsburg Land Trust | Purcase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Kent County | Purchase of capital itemspurchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| The Fit and Food Connection | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Univ of Va Law Fdn | Purchase of capital items | $4,000 |
| Welcome Democracy Institute | Purchase o capital items | $4,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Purchase of capital items | $3,500 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | Purchase of capital itemsfor purchase of capital items | $3,500 |
| Go Public Schools | Purchase of capital items | $3,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Network | Purchase of capital items | $3,000 |
| Hancock Community Education Fdn | Purchase of capital items | $3,000 |
| Phippsburg Fireman's Assoc | Purchase of capital items | $3,000 |
| Preschool Adventrure | Purchase of capital items | $3,000 |
| Sparta Community Foood Pantry | Purchase of capital items | $3,000 |
| Bath Area YMCA | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Bigelow Laboratories | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Grow It Green | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Hope Acts | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Island Institute | Purchase of capital itemsfor purchase of capital items for purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Maine Maratime Museum | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Seatuck Environmental Education Fdn | Purchase of capital items | $2,500 |
| Bayshore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance | Purchase of capital items | $2,000 |
| America's Grow A Row | Purchase of capital items | $2,000 |
| Cottonwood Center for the Arts | Purchase of capital items | $2,000 |
| Fdn for Morristown Medical Center | Purchase of capital items | $2,000 |
| Hearing Health Fdn | Purchase of capital items | $2,000 |
| Keystone Science School | Purchase of capital items | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Galton
- Rodger K Herrigel
- Saul Eisenberg
- Richard Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does Charles L Read Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles L Read Foundation give?
$216,000 in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Charles L Read Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Galton (Secy), Rodger K Herrigel (Pres), Saul Eisenberg (Treas) and Richard Eisenberg (V.P).
What does Charles L Read Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.