Charis Fund
Preselected recipients only
Charis Fund is a private foundation in Newberg, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $452,750 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $6,875 and the largest $7,500. 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$452,750
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$6,875
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $419,404 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $397,620 | 76 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $419,404 | 73 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $452,750 | 74 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Charis Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charis Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $189,500 |
| Oregon | 21 | $125,500 |
| Washington | 20 | $120,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $12,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance League of Greater Portla | Dv survivor support group | $7,500 |
| Individual | Meal program for low income students | $7,500 |
| Individual | $7,500 | |
| Individual | Cooking classes foster youths | $7,500 |
| Individual | $7,500 | |
| Child Abuse Prevention Council | Speak up be safe program | $7,500 |
| Clatsop Community Action | Mobile produce pantry | $7,500 |
| Community Resource Center | Move to stability hub | $7,500 |
| Community Youth Center | College and career center | $7,500 |
| Extra Food | Edible food rescue program | $7,500 |
| Individual | Food pantry program | $7,500 |
| Food Finders Inc | Backyard harvest gleaning program | $7,500 |
| Free Clinic of Southwest Washington | Project access program | $7,500 |
| Friends of Youth | Youth haven emergency shelter | $7,500 |
| Healthy Rural California Inc | Med ed club program | $7,500 |
| Individual | Restart housewarming kit program | $7,500 |
| Hood River Valley Adult Center | Meals on wheels program | $7,500 |
| Individual | $7,500 | |
| Individual | Commercial kitchen for food program | $7,500 |
| In Our Backyard | Anti trafficking program | $7,500 |
| Individual | New born low income infant program | $7,500 |
| Individual | Case management for at risk people | $7,500 |
| Northeast Youth and Family Services | Expand food pantry | $7,500 |
| Raphael House | Domestic violence shelter | $7,500 |
| Individual | Hope center | $7,500 |
| Silverton Area Community Aid | Laundry facility | $7,500 |
| Square Peg Foundation | Training for autistic youth intern | $7,500 |
| St Francis House | Emergency assistance fund | $7,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul la Pine | Weekly food box program | $7,500 |
| Triumph Treatment Services | Pregnant & parenting woman's program | $7,500 |
| Victor Valley Domestic Violence Inc | Meditation/quiet room for dv shelter | $7,500 |
| Wenatchee Valley YMCA | Extreme teens day camp | $7,500 |
| Individual | Food rescue program | $7,500 |
| Compass House Inc | Skills development program | $7,000 |
| Interfaith Food Center | Homeless food program | $7,000 |
| Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer | Full hearts grocery program | $7,000 |
| Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students | Eviction prevention and diversion | $7,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Incline Village | Holiday meals food program | $6,750 |
| Yakima Free Clinic | Part time rn | $6,500 |
| Individual | Shelter program for women & children | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Seder
- Peter Dobbins
- Michael Chappelle
- Deborah Dobbins Warner
- David Chappelle
- Kathy Simmonds
- John D'anneo
- Galen Dobbins
- Lewis Dobbins
- Janet Simmonds Pollak
Questions people ask
Does Charis Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charis Fund give?
$452,750 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $6,875.
Who runs Charis Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Diana Seder (President), Peter Dobbins (Vice Preside), Michael Chappelle (Secretary) and Deborah Dobbins Warner (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Charis Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and human services.