Charles E Harwood Trust
Accepts applications
Charles E Harwood Trust is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $262,448 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $65,612. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$262,448
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$65,612
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $213,812 the year before.
46% 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 | $228,324 | 15 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $213,812 | 14 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $262,448 | 13 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathy Adam 2 Penny Lane, Peabody, MA 01960 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 502-9588, ka2331@msn.com |
| What to submit | 501 (c) (3) exemption letter and latest annual report to be included with request |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Yes - one half of the income shall be distributed to Vermont academy and shriners hospital for crippled children. The balance of income to be distributed to such exempt organizations as are discribed in IRS code, section 170 (c)(2)(b). |
What Charles E Harwood Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $75,612 |
| Florida | 1 | $65,612 |
| Vermont | 1 | $65,612 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,612 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shrinners Hospital | Charitable - shriners boston burn institute | $65,612 |
| Vermont Academy | Charitable general fund | $65,612 |
| Adaptive Golf Experience Inc | Charitable general fund | $30,000 |
| Honor Connor Inc | Charitable general fund | $15,000 |
| Lake Region Search and Rescue | Charitable general fund | $10,612 |
| Family Aid | Charitable general fund | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the North Shore | Charitable general fund | $10,000 |
| Mscpa at Northeast Animal Shelter | Charitable general fund | $10,000 |
| Northeast Arc | Charitable general fund | $10,000 |
| Hidden Battles Foundation Inc | Charitalbe general fund | $10,000 |
| The Learning Project | Charitable general fund | $10,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Charitable general fund | $10,000 |
| Neer North Inc | Charitable general fund | $5,612 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice W Sinclair
- Kathy Adam
Questions people ask
Does Charles E Harwood Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Charles E Harwood Trust give?
$262,448 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Charles E Harwood Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Janice W Sinclair (Co-Trustee) and Kathy Adam (Co-Trustee).
What does Charles E Harwood Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.