Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund
Historical FunderBroomfield, Colorado · EIN 05-0620063 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$93.1M
Organizations funded397
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$676.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | KEVIN HALL CEO |
|---|---|
| Address | 10901 WEST 120TH AVENUE SUITE 450, BROOMFIELD CO 80021 |
| Phone | 3032178090 |
| Form and materials | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.CHARTERGROWTHFUND.ORG |
| Deadlines | VARIED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE: WWW.CHARTERGROWTHFUND.ORG |
| Restrictions | THE CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND IDENTIFIES THE COUNTRY'S BEST NONPROFIT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, FUNDS THEIR EXPANSION, AND HELPS TO INCREASE THEIR IMPACT. WE PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO A NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF SCHOOL LEADERS WHO SEEK TO GROW AND SERVE MORE STUDENTS, WHETHER THEY ARE EXPANDING FROM ONE TO TWO SCHOOLS, OR BUILDING A NETWORK OF MANY SCHOOLS. THE CHARTER SCHOOLS AND NETWORKS WE SUPPORT TYPICALLY OPERATE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS. WE FOCUS ON GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SUPPORTIVE OF FURTHER EXPANSION OF HIGH-QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS. |
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
91% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Charter School Development Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charter school capacity-building | $5,000,000 |
| Third Future Schools | Aurora, CO | Charter school growth | $3,175,000 |
| Texas Charter Schools Association | Austin, TX | Charter school capacity-building | $3,000,000 |
| The City Fund | Beaverton, OR | Charter school capacity-building | $2,500,000 |
| Georgia Charter Schools Association Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charter school capacity-building | $2,000,000 |
| Third Future Schools | Aurora, CO | Charter school growth | $1,850,000 |
| Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Charter school growth | $1,500,000 |
| Santa Fe South Schools Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Charter school growth | $1,500,000 |
| Harmony Public Schools | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $1,000,000 |
| Kipp Texas Inc | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $1,000,000 |
| Tejano Center for Community Concerns Inc | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $1,000,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Inc | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $1,000,000 |
| Bes Inc | Boston, MA | Charter school capacity-building | $869,256 |
| 50Can Inc | Washington, DC | Charter school capacity-building | $850,000 |
| Tejano Center for Community Concerns Inc | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $800,000 |
| Edfuel | Washington, DC | Impact and innovation | $768,000 |
| Mission Achievement and Success Charter School | Albuquerque, NM | Charter school growth | $750,000 |
| Zeta Charter Schools Inc | Bronx, NY | Charter school growth | $750,000 |
| Bes Inc | Boston, MA | Charter school capacity-building | $716,494 |
| Amber Charter School | New York, NY | Charter school growth | $650,000 |
| Creation Foundation Inc | Port Richey, FL | Charter school growth | $650,000 |
| Prep Public Schools | Chattanooga, TN | Charter school growth | $620,000 |
| Ednovate Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charter school growth | $600,000 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Charter school growth | $600,000 |
| Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education | Nashville, TN | Charter school capacity-building | $600,000 |
| Etoile Academy Inc | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $575,000 |
| Colorado League of Charter Schools | Denver, CO | Charter school capacity-building | $550,000 |
| Creation Foundation Inc | Port Richey, FL | Charter school growth | $550,000 |
| Cambiar Education | San Diego, CA | Impact and innovation | $500,000 |
| Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Charter school growth | $500,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | Boston, MA | Charter school capacity-building | $500,000 |
| Elevate Academy Inc | Caldwell, ID | Charter school growth | $500,000 |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Inc | Memphis, TN | Charter school growth | $500,000 |
| Kipp Socal Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | Charter school growth | $500,000 |
| Mississippi Charter Schools Association | Jackson, MS | Charter school capacity-building | $500,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory School | Denver, CO | Charter school capacity-building | $500,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | Impact and innovation | $500,000 |
| Zeta Charter Schools Inc | Bronx, NY | Charter school growth | $500,000 |
| Life Ladies Influencing Freedom & Excellence Inc | Montgomery, AL | Charter school growth | $450,000 |
| Paramount School of Excellence Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Charter school growth | $450,000 |
| Republic Schools Inc | Nashville, TN | Charter school growth | $450,000 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | Oakland, CA | Charter school growth | $448,000 |
| Friends of Science Academies of NY Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charter school growth | $425,000 |
| Kipp Socal Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | Charter school growth | $410,000 |
| Empower Mississippi Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | Charter school capacity-building | $400,000 |
| Metro Early College High School | Columbus, OH | Charter school growth | $400,000 |
| Nashville Classical | Nashville, TN | Charter school growth | $400,000 |
| Paramount School of Excellence Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Charter school growth | $400,000 |
| Prospect Schools Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Charter school growth | $400,000 |
| Reach Institute for School Leadership | Oakland, CA | Impact and innovation | $400,000 |
| The Beta Foundation | Houston, TX | Charter school growth | $400,000 |
| Greenhouse E3 | Portland, TX | Impact and innovation | $375,000 |
| Array Education Inc | New York, NY | Impact and innovation | $350,000 |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids | Newark, NJ | Charter school growth | $350,000 |
| Building Responsible Intelligent Creative Kids | Newark, NJ | Charter school growth | $350,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Impact and innovation | $350,000 |
| Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education Inc | Quincy, MA | Charter school capacity-building | $350,000 |
| Friends of the Excel Academy Charter Schools Inc | Boston, MA | Charter school growth | $350,000 |
| San Joaquin a Plus Inc | Stockton, CA | Charter school growth | $350,000 |
| Strive Preparatory Schools | Denver, CO | Charter school capacity-building | $350,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 397 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Education Foundation Inc | San Antonio, TX | Charter school growth | $3,500,000 |
| Valor Texas Education Foundation | Austin, TX | Charter school growth | $2,000,000 |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Inc | Memphis, TN | Charter school growth | $725,000 |
| Idaho Novus Classical Academy | Fruitland, ID | Charter school growth | $450,000 |
| Bes Inc | Boston, MA | Charter school capacity-building | $279,634 |
| Gem Innovation Schools Foundation LLC | Deary, ID | Impact and innovation | $250,000 |
| Memphis Education Fund Inc | Memphis, TN | Charter school capacity-building | $200,000 |
| Santa Fe South Schools Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Charter school growth | $200,000 |
| Reach Institute for School Leadership | Oakland, CA | Charter school capacity-building | $150,000 |
| Bes Inc | Boston, MA | Charter school capacity-building | $117,000 |
| Arizou Dba Basta | New York, NY | Impact and innovation | $100,000 |
| Uplift Education | Dallas, TX | Impact and innovation | $100,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | New York, NY | Impact and innovation | $75,000 |
| Vista College Preparatory Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Impact and innovation | $75,000 |
| Atlanta Dream Academy | College Park, GA | Impact and innovation | $20,000 |
| Brilla College Preparatory Charter School | New York, NY | Impact and innovation | $20,000 |
| Nashville Classical | Nashville, TN | Impact and innovation | $20,000 |
| Prospect Schools Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Impact and innovation | $20,000 |
| Public Preparatory Network Inc | Bronx, NY | Impact and innovation | $20,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association Inc | Wimauma, FL | Impact and innovation | $20,000 |
| Citizens of the World Charter Schools - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Impact and innovation | $18,000 |
| Philadelphia Schools Project | Philadelphia, PA | Charter school capacity-building | $10,000 |
| Vista College Preparatory Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Impact and innovation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $93,114,445 | 420 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jul 31, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202402139349100235
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0620063
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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