Private foundation · EIN 04-3493343 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charlotte Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $487K total, median $1,000. 57% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$487K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2024

35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Social Innovation ForumBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$226K
Edvestors IncBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$130K
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYOperations budget assistance$76K
Yale Club of BostonOld Saybrook, CTOperations budget assistance$9,264
The Avenue ConceptProvidence, RIOperations budget assistance$5,200
Bridges HomewardCambridge, MAOperations budget assistance$4,000
Dwight Hall at YaleNew Haven, CTOperations budget assistance$4,000
Mass PoetryRoslindale, MAOperations budget assistance$3,500
Shades Alumni Family IncBrockton, MAOperations budget assistance$3,500
Colab High School Stem Career CollaborationWatertown, MAOperations budget assistance$3,000
Pef Israel Endowment FundsNew York, NYOperations budget assistance$3,000
Block Island ConservancyBlock Island, RIOperations budget assistance$2,500
Philantrophy MassachusettsBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$2,500
United for a Fair EconomyBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$1,200
Alzheimer's AssociationWaltham, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Appalachian Trail ConservatoryHarpers Ferry, WVOperations budget assistance$1,000
Arts EmersonBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Bikes Not BombsJamaica Plain, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Block Island Health ServicesBlock Island, RIOperations budget assistance$1,000
Boston Arts Academy FoundationBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Daily TableDorchester, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Metro West Collaborative DevelopmentNewtown, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Trinity Boston ConnectsBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$1,000
Upper Valley Trails AllianceNorwich, VTOperations budget assistance$1,000
Block Island Residents AssociationBlock Island, RIOperations budget assistance$700
Institute for Policy StudiesWashingtion, DCOperations budget assistance$500
Special Olympics MaMarlborough, MAOperations budget assistance$500
Swim Across AmericaCharlotte, NCOperations budget assistance$500
Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders IncBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$260
Adventure Cycling AssociationMissoula, MTOperations budget assistance$250
League of American CyclistsWashington, DCOperations budget assistance$250
Boston Area GleanersWaltham, MAOperations budget assistance$250
Harvard University Office of ArtsCambridge, MAOperations budget assistance$250
Prison Book ProgramQuincy, MAOperations budget assistance$250
Yale Alumni MagazineNew Haven, CTOperations budget assistance$100

By state: Massachusetts 20 · New York 2 · Connecticut 3 · Rhode Island 4 · West Virginia 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Charlotte Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Peter a Thorne, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Charlotte Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Charlotte Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $487K across 35 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Charlotte Foundation give?

Massachusetts (20 grants), New York (2 grants), Connecticut (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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