Charleston Area Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCharleston, Illinois · EIN 37-1172293 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATI |
|---|---|
| Address | 6029 Park Drive Suite A, CHARLESTON IL 61920 |
| Phone | 2173452128 |
| info@charlestonfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST EXPLAINING USE AND PURPOSE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | BY 16TH OF MONTH PRECEEDING MEETINGS IN AUG, NOV, FEB, MAY |
| Restrictions | TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IN CHARLESTON OR COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Charleston | Charleston, IL | Linder Sports Complex Development | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | Lerna, IL | Fall/Summer program | $36,000 |
| City of Charleston | Charleston, IL | Red white & blue days community celebration | $30,000 |
| United Way of Coles County | Mattoon, IL | Annual funding | $15,000 |
| Eiu Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, IL | Community entertainment - eiu orchestras | $10,000 |
| Coles County Arts Council | Charleston, IL | Community art projects | $5,000 |
| City of Charleston | Charleston, IL | Flower beautification project | $4,000 |
| Standing Stone Comm Center NFP | Charleston, IL | Back to school program | $3,000 |
| Theatre in the Park Charleston NFP | Charleston, IL | Community theatre | $976 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($30,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,576 | 11 |
| 2023 | $561,697 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1172293
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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