The Charles Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyGloucester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3449084 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$85K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Society | Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Voices for Children | Ellicott City, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rockport Music | Rockport, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| North Shore Art Association | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sawyer Free Library | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Open Door | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rockport Art Association | Rockport, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Gloucester Stage | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Historic New England | Haverhill, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pathways for Children | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cape Ann Art Haven | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Association of Women Artists | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Regis College | Weston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cape Ann Animal Aid | Gloucester, MA | Charitablecharitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Dog Park | Peabody, MA | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,600 | 16 |
| 2023 | $84,100 | 25 |
| 2022 | $86,900 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610949349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3449084
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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