The Charlesmead Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charlesmead Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $820,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $820,000 | 32 | $25.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 35 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
The Charlesmead 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 The Charlesmead Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $934,750 |
| Florida | 7 | $210,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $67,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $65,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $19,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuild Metro | Operating support to restructure and hire add support | $300,000 |
| Rebuild Metro | E. Baltimore redevelopment | $300,000 |
| Collegebound Foundation | Capital campaign and college completion program | $125,000 |
| Ashley Addiction Treatment | New research center on campus | $100,000 |
| Lotus House | General support | $75,000 |
| Rebuild Metro | General support | $75,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Audience | $50,000 |
| Miami Beach Botanical Garden | Edu programs and new senior edu manager | $50,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| UNC Arts & Sciences Fdn | General support | $50,000 |
| Dream Program | General support | $25,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School | Support college guidance dept with senior college applications | $25,000 |
| Attic Youth Center | General support | $22,000 |
| Community Legal Services Philadelphia | General support | $20,000 |
| Public Interest Law Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission (The Caring Place) | General support | $15,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill (Nchof Inc) | General support | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends School of Baltimore | Alumni patio-deering field | $10,000 |
| Miami Beach Botanical Garden | General support | $10,000 |
| Shriver Hall Concert | General support | $9,000 |
| University of Georgia Law School | General support | $8,000 |
| Bayside Famly YMCA | General support | $7,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Bass Museum of Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | General support | $5,000 |
| Quintessence Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Tap-In Barrington | General support | $4,750 |
| Barrington Public Library | General support | $2,250 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | General support | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | General support | $1,000 |
| Brown Memorial Tutorial Program | General support | $1,000 |
| Education & Hope | General support | $1,000 |
| Green Street Academy | General support | $1,000 |
| Seed School of Maryland | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Deering
- John Warren
- Maron Deering
- Spencer Deering
- Hather Crosby
Questions people ask
Does The Charlesmead Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charlesmead Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Charlesmead Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Deering (President), John Warren (Trustee), Maron Deering (Trustee) and Spencer Deering (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Charlesmead Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and seniors.