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CHARLESVIEW CHARITIES INC

EIN 88-3028041 ALLSTON, MA

Revenue 2024
$580,000
Expenses 2024
$989,885

Program services were 98.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P80
Classification
1000
Street
123 ANTWERP STREET

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND VIBRANCY.

  • 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.

    Expenses $838,474 · Grants $704,161

  • 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.

    Expenses $80,588

  • 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.

    Expenses $53,725

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • WILLIAM ROSENBERG

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • ROBERT FOX

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • ETTA ANDERSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • LAUREN ANTONELLI-ZULLO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • MARY-HELEN BLACK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • LILLIAN BURGESS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • JOHN CUSACK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • ANDREW GILSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • RABBI JASON STRAUSS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 2 related

  • JO-ANN BARBOUR

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $160,967
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $160,604
    Other
    $363
    Hours/week
    0.1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $160,604 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $363 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $160,967 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $580,000
    Expenses
    $989,885
    Contributions
    $580,000
    Grants paid
    $704,161
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $1,300,000
    Expenses
    $775,803
    Contributions
    $1,300,000
    Grants paid
    $495,900
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $750,000
    Expenses
    $424,226
    Contributions
    $750,000
    Grants paid
    $286,935

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Grants made

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Related partnerships on its 2024 return

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 23 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.