Charlesview Charities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CHARLESVIEW CHARITIES, INC. IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND PROMOTING THE DIVERSITY AND VIBRANCY OF THE ALLSTON/BRIGHTON COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE HOMES; OFFERING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENRICH, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE; AND ENGAGING IN INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY.
- Income
- $580,000
- Spending
- $989,885
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $160,967, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 71% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 55% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $838,474 spent. OPERATION OF THE RABBI ABRAHAM HALBFINGER AND CHARLESVIEW CHARITABLE FUND. THERE ARE MANY EXISTING RESOURCES AND LIFE-ENRICHING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE ALLSTON-BRIGHTON COMMUNITY. THE RABBI ABRAHAM HALBFINGER AND CHARLESVIEW CHARITABLE FUND AIMS TO STRENGTHEN, DEEPEN, AND GROW THESE RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS AND ENSURE THAT THEY BENEFIT LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN ALLSTON-BRIGHTON. THE FUND TARGETS SUPPORT IN FIVE CORE AREAS LISTED BELOW.EDUCATION: EXAMPLES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, ADULT EDUCATION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION.PARTICIPATORY ARTS EDUCATION: EXAMPLES INCLUDE YOUTH AND ADULT ART AND/OR MUSIC PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECTS, EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES.HEALTH/MENTAL WELLNESS: EXAMPLES INCLUDE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS, NUTRITION, DISEASE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING, SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS AN IDENTIFIED HEALTH DISPARITY IN THE COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES OR GROUPS.HOUSING/SHELTER: EXAMPLES INCLUDE HOUSING READINESS PROGRAMS, RESIDENT LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT EFFORTS, HOUSING TRANSITION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES.WORKFORCE/ASSET DEVELOPMENT: EXAMPLES INCLUDE JOB READINESS AND TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY.THE FUND GIVES PRIORITY TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING SERVICES, NEED SUPPORT IN LEVERAGING OTHER RESOURCES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED SERVICES, OR REQUIRE SEED FUNDING TO LAUNCH A NEW INNOVATION. FOOD INSECURITY HAS ALSO EMERGED AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. AS A RESULT THE FUND WILL ALSO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOOD RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS IN NEED. ANNUALLY NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN OR PROVIDING SERVICES IN ALLSTON/BRIGHTON ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE FUND. A SUB- COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WITH THE GUIDANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OUR CONSULTANTS AT GRANT MAKERS OF AMERICA, ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE MISSION ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT FULL PROPOSALS THAT UNDERGO A THOROUGH REVIEW AND SITE VISIT PROCESS BEFORE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL.
- $80,588 spent. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE ALLSTON/BRIGHTON COMMUNITY. THESE OPERATIONS INCLUDE HOSTING SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, PARENTS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OAK SQUARE YMCA AND THE DREAM PROGRAM, PARENTING GROUPS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FAMILY NURTURING CENTER, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUCH AS TAI CHI, YOGA, NUTRITIONAL COOKING CLASSES, WORKFORCE AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES, ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES, AA AND OTHER SELF-HELP PROGRAMS, ARTS, AND MUSIC. CHARLESVIEW CHARITIES PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SEVERAL OF THESE PROGRAMS, WHILE OTHERS ARE LEVERAGED BY THE USE OF CLASSROOM SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY RESIDENTS IN ALLSTON/BRIGHTON OR BY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO SEEK A SPACE TO PROVIDE NEW PROGRAMMING IDENTIFIED BY THEIR CLIENTS.
- $53,725 spent. PROMOTION OF AFFORDABLE AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING IN THE ALLSTON/BRIGHTON COMMUNITY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPRESENTS THE ORGANIZATION ON A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY TASK FORCES AND COALITIONS TO FURTHER IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES AND THROUGH THE CITY OF BOSTON'S ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS WORK TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND HOMEOWNERSHIP DURING THE PUBLIC PROCESS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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