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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4121906

Cheeryble Foundation

A private foundation in Encino, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 44 grants and $268,150 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Zora Charles Co Singer Burke
6345 Balboa Blvd 375
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 774-1000
Form and materials
No specific form
Deadlines
No deadlines
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $268,150

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $2,669,803

  • Tax year 2023

    $458,459

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $2,787,575

  • Tax year 2022

    $368,286

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $2,839,610

  • Tax year 2021

    $371,942

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $3,107,398

  • Tax year 2020

    $443,410

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $3,226,259

  • Tax year 2019

    $349,049

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $1,527,140

  • Tax year 2018

    $386,686

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $1,531,833

Grants paid in 2024

44 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Thriving InitiativeGoleta, CA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  2. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book ArtAmherst, MA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  3. Cancer Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,450
  4. Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $14,000
  5. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Unrestricted

    $12,311
  6. Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  7. Tma (third Millennium Awakening)Malibu, CA

    Unrestricted

    $8,000
  8. Domestic Violence SolutionsSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $6,000
  9. PBS HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Unrestricted

    $6,000
  10. Santa Barbara Public LibrarySanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $6,000
  11. Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,300
  12. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,150
  13. Hearts of Therapeutic Equestrian CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,145
  14. Family Service Agency of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  15. The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  16. Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HI

    Unrestricted

    $3,600
  17. Womens FundSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $3,500
  18. Inland Valley Hope PartnersPomona, CA

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  19. Kclu RadioThousand Oaks, CA

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  20. Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  21. TeamWheaton, IL

    Unrestricted

    $2,200
  22. NRDCNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  23. Organic Soup KitchenSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,250
  24. Save the MusicNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,050
  25. Paws CoDenver, CO

    Unrestricted

    $1,050
  26. Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted

    $1,046
  27. Spectrum SailingIsle of Palms, SC

    Unrestricted

    $1,033
  28. Cancer Research InstituteNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,030
  29. Miracle League Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,030
  30. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Unrestricted

    $1,030
  31. Linus ProjectBelton, MO

    Unrestricted

    $1,029
  32. MPTFWoodland Hills, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,026
  33. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,024
  34. Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' FoundationCharlottesvle, VA

    Unrestricted

    $1,023
  35. Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL

    Unrestriced

    $1,000
  36. National Disaster Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  37. The San Marcos High SchoolSan Marcos, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  38. Women for Women InternationalWashington, DC

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  39. California Fire FoundationSacramento, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  40. Together RisingFalls Church, VA

    Unrestricted

    $618
  41. Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $600
  42. Ensemble Theater CompanySanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  43. First TeeSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  44. Montecito Community FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $155

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health4 grants $121,60067% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $30,00017% of the total
  3. International aid3 grants $14,3358% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $5,0003% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $2,5001% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $1,250<1% of the total
  7. 7 other causes8 grants $6,9174% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California28 grants $231,130
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $13,311
  3. Hawaii2 grants $9,600
  4. New York3 grants $4,080
  5. Illinois2 grants $3,200
  6. Colorado1 grant $1,050
  7. Washington1 grant $1,046
  8. South Carolina1 grant $1,033
  9. Alabama1 grant $1,030
  10. Missouri1 grant $1,029

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Zora CharlesPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Les CharlesCFO/SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0

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