Private foundation · EIN 86-0743452 · Tucson, Arizona

The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc

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, $135K total, median $5,000. 50% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$135K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AZ
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Luke's HomeTucson, AZProvide assisted living for elders$60K
Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MISupport for christian education$25K
Hope KidsBigfork, MTGift of hope & connection for kids$25K
The Gratitude and Grace FoundationTucson, AZProvide support to patients$5,000
The Rock Camp & Outreach CenterCloverdale, INSupport people reaching for christ$5,000
The Stuttering FoundationMemphis, TNSupport for people who stutter$5,000
Therapeutic Ranch for Animals&kidsTucson, AZStrengthen kids & community$5,000
The Arizona Center for Judaic StudyTucson, AZSupport for judaic studies$5,000

By state: Arizona 4 · Michigan 1 · Montana 1 · Indiana 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Virginia T Rezetko, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Charis Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Charis Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 8 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Charis Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Montana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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