Private foundation · EIN 04-6009559 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ida S Charlton Charity Fund

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $78K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$1.1M
Median grant
$78K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
People IncFall River, MAUnrestricted general$350K
United Way of Fall RiverFall River, MAUnrestricted general$280K
YMCA SouthcoastNew Bedford, MAUnrestricted general$250K
Boys & Girls Club of Fall RiverEast Providence, RIUnrestricted general$100K
Stanley Street Treatment and ResourcesFall River, MAUnrestricted general$55K
University of Massachusetts DartmouthNorth Dartmouth, MAUnrestricted general$25K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCUnrestricted general$10K
Canine Hope for Improvement ProgramLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$10K

By state: Massachusetts 5 · Rhode Island 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Ida S Charlton Charity Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bankboston N a, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 The Ida S Charlton Charity Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Ida S Charlton Charity Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 8 grants, a median of $78K.

Where does The Ida S Charlton Charity Fund give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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