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Charleston Area Charitable Foundation

Charleston, Illinois  ·  EIN 371172293  ·  Private foundation

Charleston Area Charitable Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $597K in annual giving against $10.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 99 grants for Charleston Area Charitable Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$597K
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$10.8M
Assets (FY2021)
99
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Charleston Area Charitable Foundation funds

Charleston Area Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, higher education, sports & recreation, workforce & vocational training.

Arts & CultureFood & AgricultureHigher EducationSports & RecreationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include veterans, women girls.

veteranswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Charleston
Sister City II Park Development
Charleston, IL$500K2023
City of Charleston
LINDER SPORTS COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT
Charleston, IL$500K2023
Charleston Comm Unit Schools
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB RENOVATION PARTIAL FUNDING
Charleston, IL$375K2019

How to apply for funding from Charleston Area Charitable Foundation

From Charleston Area Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“BY 16TH OF MONTH PRECEEDING MEETINGS IN AUG, NOV, FEB, MAY”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at charlestonfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Charleston Area Charitable Foundation

Does Charleston Area Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Charleston Area Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Charleston Area Charitable Foundation fund?
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include City of Charleston, Charleston Comm Unit Schools. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Charleston Area Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation reported $597K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.7M over 99 grants.
Where is Charleston Area Charitable Foundation located?
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation is based in Charleston, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371172293.
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About this profile. This page is built from Charleston Area Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charleston Area Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.