The Charles Fund Inc
Charlottesville, Virginia · EIN 168064401 · Private foundation
The Charles Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $584K in giving and $8.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 406 individual grants from this funder — $2.7M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Charles Fund Inc funds
The Charles Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, older adults.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Museum and Science Center GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | Rochester, NY | $85K | 2020 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | Rochester, NY | $75K | 2018 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | Rochester, NY | $75K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Charles Fund Inc
The Charles Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Charles Fund Inc
- Does The Charles Fund Inc accept grant applications?
- The Charles Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Charles Fund Inc fund?
- The Charles Fund Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Rochester Museum and Science Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Charles Fund Inc give in grants?
- The Charles Fund Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $584K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 406 grants.
- Where is The Charles Fund Inc located?
- The Charles Fund Inc is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 168064401.
- How can I find foundations similar to The Charles Fund Inc?
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