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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 94-6077619

Charis Fund

A private foundation in Newberg, OR. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 74 grants and $452,750 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Charis Fund
PO Box 271
San Carlos, CA 940700171
[email protected]
Form and materials
The charis fund is a small private foundation with 11 volunteer trustees. We have a limited amount of annual funding and in recent years have seen requests for grants increase far beyond our funding capabilities. At the same time, the dollars given do not go as far as they used to. Because we have limited funds, the charis fund limits the number of grant requests considered to 50 in spring and 50 in fall. In the hopes of a more equitable process, we have set-up a 2-part process. First phase is submission of a single page executive summary for requesting a grant: o organizations are asked to prepare a single page PDF request with the following information: o name, address and website of organization o amount of funding requested (not more than 7,500) o a short, 2-3 paragraph executive summary with some information about your organization but more importantly, the project or program for which funding is requested. O your organization's name must be on the summary and in the name of the p
Deadlines
Mid-january, mid-july (exact dates and times to be posted on the website www.charisfund.org).
Restrictions
The goal of the charis fund is to give "seed money" to help initiate or expand programs that, once established, will develop ongoing and sustainable community support rather than providing ongoing support to established programs and charities. We prefer to support novel programs aimed at the cause of a problem rather than "treating the symptoms." large organizations are welcome to request a grant and are often funded, but we often give preference to smaller organizations where our modest grants might make a bigger impact. Charis fund does not give to "the arts," nor to colleges and universities whose alumni/ae can provide needed financial support. Charis is prohibited by law from giving to political or lobbying organizations or to only pre-selected charities. It is also prohibited from providing scholarships or sponsoring individuals. Charis grants typically fall in the 3,000-6,000 range, seldom exceeding 10,000. Grants are sometimes made for lesser amounts than requested. Each group t

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $452,750

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $3,146,413

  • Tax year 2024

    $419,404

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $3,156,412

  • Tax year 2023

    $397,620

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $3,063,308

  • Tax year 2022

    $436,000

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $3,192,265

  • Tax year 2021

    $429,800

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $3,334,442

  • Tax year 2020

    $311,750

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $3,144,728

  • Tax year 2019

    $320,138

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $3,120,675

  • Tax year 2018

    $348,100

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $3,076,754

Grants paid in 2025

74 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Assistance League of Greater PortlaBeaverton, OR

    DV survivor support group

    $7,500
  2. Individual

    Meal program for low income students

    $7,500
  3. Cancer LifelineSeattle, WA

    Mental health care low income cancer

    $7,500
  4. Individual

    Cooking classes foster youths

    $7,500
  5. Individual

    [individual] VOLUNTEER TRAINING

    $7,500
  6. Child Abuse Prevention CouncilConcord, CA

    Speak up be safe program

    $7,500
  7. Clatsop Community ActionAstoria, OR

    Mobile produce pantry

    $7,500
  8. Community Resource CenterStanwood, WA

    Move to stability hub

    $7,500
  9. Community Youth CenterWalnut Creek, CA

    College and career center

    $7,500
  10. Individual

    EDIBLE [individual] RESCUE PROGRAM

    $7,500
  11. Family Connections CentersSan Francisco, CA

    Food pantry program

    $7,500
  12. Food Finders IncLos Alamitos, CA

    Backyard harvest gleaning program

    $7,500
  13. Free Clinic of Southwest WashingtonVancouver, WA

    Project access program

    $7,500
  14. Friends of YouthKirkland, WA

    Youth haven emergency shelter

    $7,500
  15. Healthy Rural California IncChico, CA

    Med ed club program

    $7,500
  16. Helping Hands ResourcesSalem, OR

    Restart housewarming kit program

    $7,500
  17. Hood River Valley Adult CenterHood River, OR

    Meals on wheels program

    $7,500
  18. Hope HangarMountain View, CA

    Hope truck food distribution

    $7,500
  19. Humboldt Soups onArcata, CA

    Commercial kitchen for food program

    $7,500
  20. In Our BackyardBend, OR

    Anti trafficking program

    $7,500
  21. Loved TwiceOakland, CA

    New born low income infant program

    $7,500
  22. North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CA

    Case management for at risk people

    $7,500
  23. Northeast Youth and Family ServicesSpokane, WA

    Expand food pantry

    $7,500
  24. Individual

    Domestic violence shelter

    $7,500
  25. San Francisco SafehouseSan Francisco, CA

    Hope center

    $7,500
  26. Silverton Area Community AidSilverton, OR

    Laundry facility

    $7,500
  27. Square Peg FoundationHalf Moon Bay, CA

    Training for autistic youth intern

    $7,500
  28. Individual

    Emergency assistance fund

    $7,500
  29. Individual

    Weekly food box program

    $7,500
  30. Triumph Treatment ServicesYakima, WA

    Pregnant & parenting woman's program

    $7,500
  31. Victor Valley Domestic Violence IncVictorville, CA

    Meditation/quiet room for DV shelter

    $7,500
  32. Wenatchee Valley YMCAWenatchee, WA

    Extreme teens day camp

    $7,500
  33. White Pony ExpressConcord, CA

    Food rescue program

    $7,500
  34. Compass House IncMedford, OR

    Skills development program

    $7,000
  35. Interfaith Food CenterSanta Fe SPGS, CA

    Homeless food program

    $7,000
  36. Individual

    Full hearts grocery program

    $7,000
  37. Safe Shelter for Siuslaw StudentsFlorence, OR

    Eviction prevention and diversion

    $7,000
  38. Individual

    Holiday meals food program

    $6,750
  39. Yakima Free ClinicYakima, WA

    Part time RN

    $6,500
  40. Individual

    Shelter program for women & children

    $6,000
  41. The Greenhouse ProjectCarson City, NV

    Hydroponics system for greenhouse

    $6,000
  42. Individual

    Mentoring program for at risk youth

    $5,500
  43. Individual

    Support for family resource center

    $5,000
  44. Congregations for the HomelessBellevue, WA

    Pathway funds program

    $5,000
  45. Constructing HopePortland, OR

    Summer youth program

    $5,000
  46. Individual

    Maternal mental health program

    $5,000
  47. FoodcycleLos Angeles, CA

    Food hub program

    $5,000
  48. Grow PortlandPortland, OR

    Garden education program

    $5,000
  49. Impact NWPortland, OR

    Homeless prevention program

    $5,000
  50. Jackson Street Youth ServicesCorvallis, OR

    Transitional housing units

    $5,000
  51. Individual

    Equine therapy for low income

    $5,000
  52. Mental Health Advocacy ServicesGlendale, CA

    Housing justice program

    $5,000
  53. New Phoebe House AssociationTacoma, WA

    Transitional housing mothers & child

    $5,000
  54. Individual

    In memory of jean ganza

    $5,000
  55. Organic Soup KitchenSanta Barbara, CA

    Cancer & chronic illness program

    $5,000
  56. Outside inPortland, OR

    Youth drop in day program

    $5,000
  57. Pasadena HumanePasadena, CA

    Souther ca wildfire relief

    $5,000
  58. Pax Learning CenterVancouver, WA

    At youth risk ged program

    $5,000
  59. Riverside Meals on WheelsRiverside, CA

    Together we can deliver program

    $5,000
  60. Roots Young Adult ShelterSeattle, WA

    Upgrading bathroom facilities

    $5,000
  61. Safe Crossings FoundationSeattle, WA

    Grief counseling pierce county wa

    $5,000
  62. Salem Alliance Church Furniture BanSalem, OR

    Mattresses and bed frames

    $5,000
  63. Santa Clarita Valley Food PantrySanta Clarita, CA

    Food pantry

    $5,000
  64. Transition Projects IncPortland, OR

    Bulk protein for shelter meals

    $5,000
  65. Unbridled Spirit 7Bellingham, WA

    Equine therapy for at risk youth

    $5,000
  66. We Care Services for ChildrenConcord, CA

    Materials children's therapy room

    $5,000
  67. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Souther ca wildfire relief

    $5,000
  68. Individual

    Adapted tricycles for children

    $4,500
  69. The Nancy Devereux CenterCoos Bay, OR

    Food program

    $4,500
  70. American Conservatory TheatreSan Francisco, CA

    Gift in memory of roberta d'anneo

    $2,500
  71. Crisis ConnectionsSeattle, WA

    In memory of ginnie chappelle

    $2,500
  72. Individual

    In memory of ginnie chappelle

    $2,500
  73. Farmer's Market FundPortland, OR

    Farmer's market nutrition program

    $2,500
  74. North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CA

    In memory of roberta d'anneo

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services16 grants $102,00036% of the total
  2. Health5 grants $36,50013% of the total
  3. Mental health6 grants $34,50012% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter5 grants $27,00010% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture5 grants $25,0009% of the total
  6. Youth development2 grants $15,0005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $43,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California23 grants $144,500
  2. Oregon17 grants $101,000
  3. Washington15 grants $91,500
  4. Nevada1 grant $6,000
  5. District of Columbia1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Diana SederPRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Peter DobbinsVICE PRESIDE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Michael ChappelleSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Deborah Dobbins WarnerTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • David ChappelleTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Kathy SimmondsTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • John D'anneoTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Galen DobbinsTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Lewis DobbinsTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Janet Simmonds PollakTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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