The Charleigh Charitable Trust makes a small number of relatively large grants focused on community-level agricultural/economic development and on advocacy around childhood health and environmental exposures. Two-thirds of its recent dollars went to a repeat grantee supporting local agriculture and community activities, while the remainder funded national-level childhood health advocacy. The foundation appears to prioritize direct program support for community organizations and advocacy groups rather than broad, diversified giving.
Charleigh Charitable Trust’s recent giving is anchored by repeated support for West River Community Project, which received $132,000 in 2023 and $120,000 in 2024 to support local agricultural economic and social activities. That recurring pattern sits alongside a second clear thread: advocacy tied to childhood health and environmental exposures, including $132,000 in 2024 and $70,000 in 2023 to Children’s Health Defense. The trust’s grant history also shows a mix of food-system, rural-development, and health-related organizations rather than a single-purpose portfolio. Other recent awards point to the same mix of priorities. Grants have gone to groups working on organic farming, nutrient-dense foods, farm-to-school efforts, and local community activities. The trust also funded organizations serving students, families, and community institutions, including Thurgood Marshall College Fund and several Vermont-based recipients. Across the recent record, the trust appears to favor direct program support for community organizations and advocacy groups, with multiple grants at the $10,000 to $50,000 level and a few much larger awards driving most of the dollars.
Local agriculture is one of the trust’s clearest themes. It gave $50,000 in 2024 to Nofa Vt to build an economically viable, ecologically sound and socially just Vermont agricultural system, and $35,000 in 2024 to Real Organic Project to support organic farming. Food and school nutrition also appear in the record. The trust awarded $20,000 in 2024 to Vermont Agency of Agriculture for implementation of farm to school programs at Vermont schools, and $10,000 in 2024 to Nofa Massachusetts to promote organic agriculture and the availability of nutritious food. A third thread is health advocacy. Children’s Health Defense received two grants, and the stated purpose centers on eliminating harmful exposures and preventing future harm. The trust also supported Friends of UNFPA in 2023 for the health, dignity, and rights of women and girls, and Metro Solutions Fbo Dlive in 2024 for environmental health and safety training.
The trust’s typical grant size is small relative to its largest awards: the 25th percentile is $100, the median is $1,515, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. The distribution suggests many modest grants, with a smaller set of larger commitments shaping total dollars. Recent grants also show repeat funding to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including West River Community Project, Children’s Health Defense, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Real Organic Project, Weston a Price Foundation, Sterling College, and Friends of Windham Schoolhouse. The trust funds individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$620K
$602K
$2.3M
$1.5M
Most grants fall between $100 and $10K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$100
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 22% of grants go to recipients in VT.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Charleigh Charitable Trust.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 239 | $2.5M | 98.8% |
| 2 | Canada |
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Concentrated giving: few, large grants with repeat support for a single community-focused organization (West River Community Project) and selective funding of national advocacy (Children's Health Defense).
Notable grantees: West River Community Project, Children's Health Defense
Giving is regional and heavily U.S.-based: 99.2% of grants went to U.S. recipients, with one grant to Canada. Maryland is the top state by grant count, while 22% of grants went to recipients in New York, the trust’s HQ state. Recent recipient cities include West Townshend, VT; Peachtree City, GA; Washington, DC; Richmond, VT; East Thetford, VT; and South Glens Falls, NY. The record also includes a Canadian recipient in Windsor.
The recent record centers on community agriculture, food systems, and health advocacy. Examples include support for local agricultural economic and social activities, organic farming, farm-to-school programs, childhood environmental health, and women’s health and rights advocacy.
Yes. Several grantees appear in both 2023 and 2024, including West River Community Project, Children’s Health Defense, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Real Organic Project, Weston a Price Foundation, Sterling College, and Friends of Windham Schoolhouse.
The 25th percentile grant is $100, the median is $1,515, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. That pattern points to many small grants, with some larger awards above $20,000 and a few at $100,000-plus.
The trust gives regionally, with 99.2% of grants going to U.S. recipients and one grant to Canada. New York is the HQ state and received 22% of grants, while Maryland is the top state by grant count.
Yes. Its recent grants include advocacy-oriented support for childhood health and environmental exposure work, alongside direct community and program support for agriculture, food systems, education, and local institutions.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST RIVER COMMUNITY PROJECT | WEST TOWNSHEND, VT | $130,527 | 2026 | SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| FOOD CONNECTS | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $50,000 | 2026 | We believe that transforming the food system requires the direct engagement and empowerment of all of us. We work to be a leader in strengthening the movement for community-based food systems throughout New England, building healthy families, thriving farms, and connected communities as we progress. |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE | PEACHTREE CITY, GA | $42,500 | 2026 | Its mission is to end childhood health epidemics by working aggressively to eliminate harmful exposures, hold those responsible accountable, and to establish safeguards to prevent future harm. |
| WHOLESOME WAVE | Bridgeport, CT | $33,333 | 2026 | to end food and nutrition insecurity by making nutritious produce available and affordable to all, especially those in historically underserved communities. |
| WESTON A PRICE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $32,500 | 2026 | The Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. |
| THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND | Washington, DC | $30,000 | 2026 | supports and represents nearly 300,000 students |
| NOFA VT | RICHMOND, VT | $25,000 | 2026 | build an economically viable, ecologically sound and socially just Vermont agricultural system that benefits all living things. |
| WILLISTEAD MANOR INC | WINDSOR, ON | $25,000 | 2026 | TO MAINTAIN THE WILLISTEAD MANOR |
| FLORIDA AM ALUMNI ASS OF PALM BEACH | Tallahassee, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Celebrate our rich heritage |
| COMMON ROOTS | South Glens Falls, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | When Bert and Christian began envisioning a community brewery, they established some core values: healthy living, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusiveness. The Common Roots Brewing Company was founded on that ethos, and along with great beer, it was the reason the company thrived locally in South Glens Falls, as well as amongst the craft beer community at large. While a formalized nonprofit was always part of Common Roots master plan, it really came to life after the fire. The Webers vowed to repay the community, and in 2020 they founded the Common Roots Foundation, with a mission to assist the community in times of need, support community wellness, and promote environmental stewardship. |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | NEW YORK, NY | $16,420 | 2026 | orthopedics |
| HEALTH FREEDOM DEFENSE FUND | Ketchum, ID | $15,000 | 2026 | bodily autonomy |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | MSAA is a resource for the MS community, improving lives through vital services & support. |
| USA for UNFPA | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | United Nations sexual and reproductive health and rights agency, is dedicated to creating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every woman and girl can reach her fullest potential. At USA for UNFPA, we work with Americans to raise awareness and funding for this lifesaving mission, so women and girls can access the care they deserve no matter what. |
| LEAVE IT BETTER FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | reGeneration Educational Program, youth empowerment, food justice, farming, mobilizing, sustainabilty, grassroots organizing, activism, civic engagement, nutrition, health, farmers' markets, environmental stewardship, food & environmental policy. |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | Atlanta, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. |
| UJA-FEDERATION OF NY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | To support mission to strengthen Jewish communities locally and globally, support those in need, combats antisemitism, and responds to global crises |
| SOL WEST FOUNDATION | THOUSAND OAKS, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | Support leaders in food and nutrition to provide the most nutritious meals possible for those they feed |
| CHESTER AGRICULTURE CENTER | MOUNTAINVILLE, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| FOOD FREEDOM FOUNDATION | Fairview, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | Food Freedom Foundation is committed to building an inclusive food system that is fair to farmers and consumers. |
| GRACE COTTAGE FOUNDATION | Townshend, VT | $10,000 | 2026 | To serve the healthcare needs of our community; to promote wellness, relieve suffering, and restore health. |
| VERMONT ACADEMY | Saxtons River, VT | $10,000 | 2026 | Students thrive in opportunities that enable them to express the complexity and sophistication of their inner selves and inner lives. Our students understand what it means to go beyond Gladwell's theory, because practice skills must be accompanied by cultivated flexibility and scrappy problem-solving in the moment. Vermont Academy is a community of scholars and athletes, scientists and writers, artists and engineers who show us every day that cultivating passions and interests is just as important as self-awareness about how we learn and work. |
| HURU INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $7,500 | 2026 | fighting period poverty and empowering girls in East Africa |
| DOOR TO FREEDOM | SUMMERVILLE, SC | $6,000 | 2026 | To provide safe places for survivors of sex trafficking to experience a transformed life. |
| SOJOURNS COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC | Westminster, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | Our commitment to health access, regardless of socioeconomic status, is why we take time to listen to patients and collaborate across disciplines (primary care, naturopathic care, physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture); educate colleagues and patients in complementary approaches to wellness; and reach a broader array of patients by working with insurance companies. |
| BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY | DETROIT, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | To protect, preserve, and enhance Belle Isles natural beauty, historic structures, and unique character for the enjoyment of all, in every season, from sunrise to sunset. |
| MAKE-A-WISH METRO NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. |
| DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | ROYAL OAK, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | To create meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world so all can thrive |
| NICHOLAS PEDONE FOUNDATION | GLEN COVE, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | kids fighting cancer & encourage them to always Fight Hard Smile Big with hope, love, and endurance! |
| CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | Drive impact and purpose by building authentic, community-based partnerships across the region; investing in and delivering meaningful programs |
| MOUNT VERNON LADIES ASS OF THE UNIO | Mount Vernon, VA | $4,000 | 2026 | The mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations. |
| TERRY FUND | BETHPAGE, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | To support the firefighters and their families who continue to serve |
| CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA | HYDE PARK, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | Promote culinary education |
| THE DREAM SCHOOL FOUNDATION | CASTRO VALLEY, CA | $1,500 | 2026 | To support the mission to ensure the right to quality, equitable education and holistic development for children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,056 | 2026 | To support mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises |
| CAJUN NAVY RELIEF FUND | HOUSTON, TX | $1,015 | 2026 | Help saving lives through immediate, on-the-ground search and rescue (SAR) and relief efforts during natural disasters |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS | COLUMBIA, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. |
| DUBOIS COUNTY MUSEUM | JASPER, IN | $1,000 | 2026 | Support mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the local history, heritage, and artifacts of Dubois County, Indiana, while providing education to the general public |
| SLOW MONEY INSTITUTE | BOULDER, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | To support mission to catalyze the flow of capital to local food systems, connecting investors to their local communities to foster nonviolence, health, and economic resilience |
| FLCCC ALLIANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $700 | 2026 | Support mission centered on providing "Honest Medicine" that prioritizes patients over profits |
| OPERATION AIRDROP | DECATUR, TX | $515 | 2026 | To support mission that mobilizes private pilots and volunteers to deliver essential, life-sustaining supplies to communities cut off by natural disasters |
| LONDONDERRY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD | LONDONDERRY, VT | $500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SAFTEY |
| MERCY CHEFS | PORTSMOUTH, VA | $500 | 2026 | To support mission to just go feed people |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ROAN MOUNTAIN | ROAN MOUNTAIN, TN | $500 | 2026 | Support mission pursuing the glory of God, growing in His Word, and cultivating gospel-driven community |
| JOSEPHINE PORTER INSTITUTE | FLOYD, VA | $250 | 2026 | through biodynamic preparations, education and research, and to build a dynamic integrated network so our legacy is accessible to all future generations. |
| EAST HAMPTON POLICE BENEVOLENT | EAST HAMPTON, NY | $250 | 2026 | PUBLIC SAFTEY |
| NOONDAY FARM INC | WINCHENDON, MA | $250 | 2026 | Support mission of fighting hunger and building a better world through sustainable, organic farming |
| WINDHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY | WINDHAM, VT | $250 | 2026 | PUBLIC SAFETY |
| EAST HAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT | EAST HAMPTON, NY | $250 | 2026 | PUBLIC SAFTEY |
| NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER | Sterling, VA | $250 | 2026 | dedicated to preventing vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and advocating for informed consent protections in medical policies and public health laws. |
WEST RIVER COMMUNITY PROJECT
$130,527SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We believe that transforming the food system requires the direct engagement and empowerment of all of us. We work to be a leader in strengthening the movement for community-based food systems throughout New England, building healthy families, thriving farms, and connected communities as we progress.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE
$42,500Its mission is to end childhood health epidemics by working aggressively to eliminate harmful exposures, hold those responsible accountable, and to establish safeguards to prevent future harm.
to end food and nutrition insecurity by making nutritious produce available and affordable to all, especially those in historically underserved communities.
WESTON A PRICE FOUNDATION
$32,500The Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism.
supports and represents nearly 300,000 students
NOFA VT
$25,000build an economically viable, ecologically sound and socially just Vermont agricultural system that benefits all living things.
WILLISTEAD MANOR INC
$25,000TO MAINTAIN THE WILLISTEAD MANOR
FLORIDA AM ALUMNI ASS OF PALM BEACH
$20,000Celebrate our rich heritage
COMMON ROOTS
$20,000When Bert and Christian began envisioning a community brewery, they established some core values: healthy living, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusiveness. The Common Roots Brewing Company was founded on that ethos, and along with great beer, it was the reason the company thrived locally in South Glens Falls, as well as amongst the craft beer community at large. While a formalized nonprofit was always part of Common Roots master plan, it really came to life after the fire. The Webers vowed to repay the community, and in 2020 they founded the Common Roots Foundation, with a mission to assist the community in times of need, support community wellness, and promote environmental stewardship.
MSAA is a resource for the MS community, improving lives through vital services & support.
United Nations sexual and reproductive health and rights agency, is dedicated to creating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every woman and girl can reach her fullest potential. At USA for UNFPA, we work with Americans to raise awareness and funding for this lifesaving mission, so women and girls can access the care they deserve no matter what.
LEAVE IT BETTER FOUNDATION
$15,000reGeneration Educational Program, youth empowerment, food justice, farming, mobilizing, sustainabilty, grassroots organizing, activism, civic engagement, nutrition, health, farmers' markets, environmental stewardship, food & environmental policy.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$10,000The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
To support mission to strengthen Jewish communities locally and globally, support those in need, combats antisemitism, and responds to global crises
SOL WEST FOUNDATION
$10,000Support leaders in food and nutrition to provide the most nutritious meals possible for those they feed
CHESTER AGRICULTURE CENTER
$10,000SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOOD FREEDOM FOUNDATION
$10,000Food Freedom Foundation is committed to building an inclusive food system that is fair to farmers and consumers.
GRACE COTTAGE FOUNDATION
$10,000To serve the healthcare needs of our community; to promote wellness, relieve suffering, and restore health.
VERMONT ACADEMY
$10,000Students thrive in opportunities that enable them to express the complexity and sophistication of their inner selves and inner lives. Our students understand what it means to go beyond Gladwell's theory, because practice skills must be accompanied by cultivated flexibility and scrappy problem-solving in the moment. Vermont Academy is a community of scholars and athletes, scientists and writers, artists and engineers who show us every day that cultivating passions and interests is just as important as self-awareness about how we learn and work.
DOOR TO FREEDOM
$6,000To provide safe places for survivors of sex trafficking to experience a transformed life.
SOJOURNS COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
$5,000Our commitment to health access, regardless of socioeconomic status, is why we take time to listen to patients and collaborate across disciplines (primary care, naturopathic care, physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture); educate colleagues and patients in complementary approaches to wellness; and reach a broader array of patients by working with insurance companies.
To protect, preserve, and enhance Belle Isles natural beauty, historic structures, and unique character for the enjoyment of all, in every season, from sunrise to sunset.
create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
To create meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world so all can thrive
NICHOLAS PEDONE FOUNDATION
$5,000kids fighting cancer & encourage them to always Fight Hard Smile Big with hope, love, and endurance!
Drive impact and purpose by building authentic, community-based partnerships across the region; investing in and delivering meaningful programs
MOUNT VERNON LADIES ASS OF THE UNIO
$4,000The mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations.
TERRY FUND
$3,000To support the firefighters and their families who continue to serve
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
$2,500Promote culinary education
THE DREAM SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$1,500To support the mission to ensure the right to quality, equitable education and holistic development for children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds
To support mission of providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises
CAJUN NAVY RELIEF FUND
$1,015Help saving lives through immediate, on-the-ground search and rescue (SAR) and relief efforts during natural disasters
treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
DUBOIS COUNTY MUSEUM
$1,000Support mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the local history, heritage, and artifacts of Dubois County, Indiana, while providing education to the general public
SLOW MONEY INSTITUTE
$1,000To support mission to catalyze the flow of capital to local food systems, connecting investors to their local communities to foster nonviolence, health, and economic resilience
Support mission centered on providing "Honest Medicine" that prioritizes patients over profits
OPERATION AIRDROP
$515To support mission that mobilizes private pilots and volunteers to deliver essential, life-sustaining supplies to communities cut off by natural disasters
LONDONDERRY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
$500PUBLIC SAFTEY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ROAN MOUNTAIN
$500Support mission pursuing the glory of God, growing in His Word, and cultivating gospel-driven community
JOSEPHINE PORTER INSTITUTE
$250through biodynamic preparations, education and research, and to build a dynamic integrated network so our legacy is accessible to all future generations.
EAST HAMPTON POLICE BENEVOLENT
$250PUBLIC SAFTEY
NOONDAY FARM INC
$250Support mission of fighting hunger and building a better world through sustainable, organic farming
WINDHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
$250PUBLIC SAFETY
EAST HAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
$250PUBLIC SAFTEY
dedicated to preventing vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and advocating for informed consent protections in medical policies and public health laws.