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Private foundation · New Franken, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Charles Family Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2,500
Typical grant
$2,500 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 44 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$676,800

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$677K$2,5001
2023$763K$2,5001

How to apply

Contact
David r charles · new franken · 9204325777
What to send
Submit general information about the request. The foundation does not have a standard form that should be used.
Limits
The foundation only awards grants with proof of irc sec. 501(c)(3) public charity status.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • David R CharlesPresident/vp/treas
  • Kristie J BarbaroSecretary

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • To fund charitable objectives of charity

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Charles Family Foundation Inc.
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyTo fund charitable objectives of charity$2,500

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