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Charleston Area Charitable Foundation

Charleston, Illinois  ·  EIN 371172293  ·  Private foundation

Charleston Area Charitable Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $597K in annual giving against $10.8M in assets. This page documents the 99 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Charleston Area Charitable Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$597K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$10.8M
Total assets
99
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Charleston Area Charitable Foundation, by amount:

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
Charleston Comm Unit Schools
VOCATIONAL/AGRICULTURE BUILDING
Charleston, IL$350K2023
Charleston Comm Unit Schools
AUDITORIUM RENOVATION PARTIAL FUNDING
Charleston, IL$300K2023
City of Charleston
Sister City II Park Development
Charleston, IL$250K2024
City of Charleston
LAKE DAM PROJECT
Charleston, IL$200K2021
Coles County
COURTHOUSE WINDOW REPLACEMENT
Charleston, IL$200K2023
City of Charleston
LAKE TRAILS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Charleston, IL$200K2018
City of Charleston
LAKE TRAILS UPGRADE
Charleston, IL$200K2018
Charleston Comm Unit Schools
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB RENOVATION PARTIAL FUNDING
Charleston, IL$188K2021
Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation
NATURESCAPE PLAYGROUND
Lerna, IL$100K2024
City of Charleston
REAL ESTATE PURCHASES LAKE AND LIBRARY
Charleston, IL$95K2019
City of Charleston
LINCOLN PRAIRIE GRASS TRAIL
Charleston, IL$70K2021
Charleston Comm Early Learning Cent
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Charleston, IL$50K2024

Charleston Area Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$746K
2019$615K
2021$607K
2023$2.0M
2024$562K
2025$185K

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. Recent recipients include City of Charleston, City of Charleston, Charleston Comm Unit Schools. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Charleston Area Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation reported $597K in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charleston Area Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.