Charlies Choice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charlies Choice Foundation is a private foundation in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5,100
How to apply
Charlies Choice 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 Charlies Choice Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 11 | $17,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wissahickon Mills Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Cheat | General operating | $5,000 |
| Prectory School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brooks School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General operating | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pantry Plus More | General operating | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Rivers Coalition | General operating | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Highlands Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General operating | $1,000 |
| Philabundance | General operating | $1,000 |
| ACLU | General operating | $1,000 |
| Outdoor Alliance | General operating | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Field Campaign | General operating | $1,000 |
| American Rivers | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mountain State Spotlight | General operating | $1,000 |
| One Eluthera Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | General operating | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | General operating | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Field Campaign | General operating | $1,000 |
| Food for Preston | General operating | $1,000 |
| Friends of Blackwater | General operating | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | General operating | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General operating | $500 |
| Mono Lake Committee | General operating | $500 |
| West Virginia Public Broadcasting | General operating | $500 |
| West Virginia Caring Hospice | General operating | $500 |
| Potomac Conservancy | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Walbridge
Questions people ask
Does Charlies Choice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charlies Choice Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charlies Choice Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Walbridge (Trustee).
What does Charlies Choice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.