Charles J Caron Foundation
Invitation OnlyHingham, Massachusetts · EIN 83-2094935 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$408K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$15,300
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $26,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christendom College | Front Royal, VA | General Support | $53,000 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC | General Support | $51,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Hingham, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chesterton Academy | Warwick, RI | General Support | $26,400 |
| Whitinsville Christian | Whitinsville, MA | General Support | $26,000 |
| Catholic Appeal | Braintree, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Sparhawk Academy | Millis, MA | General Support | $22,500 |
| University of Mary | Bismark, ND | General Support | $22,380 |
| Saint Paul School | Hingham, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| College of Saint Joseph | Steubenville, OH | General Support | $15,300 |
| Advance Catholic Education | Fall River, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Boston Trinity Academy | Hyde Park, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Foundation to Advance | Fall River, MA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Montrose School | Medfield, MA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Franciscan University | Steubenville, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Raphael Academy | Pawtucket, RI | General Support | $9,000 |
| Mount Saint Charles Academy | Woonsocket, RI | General Support | $8,000 |
| St Benedict Classical | Natick, MA | General Support | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $407,580 | 19 |
| 2023 | $216,750 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102197
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2094935
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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