Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund

From Charlesview, Inc

The mission of Charlesview, Inc. is centered around community empowerment, interfaith cooperation, and collaborative public/private partnerships, with the aim to support the Allston-Brighton community in becoming a thriving neighborhood where opportunities abound, and all residents can reach their potential. The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund, created in 2013, seeks to contribute additional resources to nonprofits assisting low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Allston-Brighton to pursue their dreams.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program is focused on supporting the thriving of the Allston-Brighton community by providing financial assistance to nonprofits working with low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The broad goals include fostering a vibrant neighborhood enriched with opportunities for all residents to achieve their potential, reinforcing the foundation's commitment to community empowerment through interfaith cooperation and collaborative partnerships. This initiative reflects Charlesview, Inc.'s dedication to sustaining affordable housing and supporting community development efforts.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MA (Suffolk County)
Organization Type
Other
  • Headquartered or heavily invested in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood
  • Organizations from Greater Boston interested in expanding work to the Allston/Brighton community
  • Public and private schools encouraged to partner with organizations, but not directly funded
  • Charitable projects sponsored by Charlesview, Inc’s partnering congregations eligible
  • Focus on capacity-building projects
  • Allows up to 20% of grant for general operating expenses
  • Must serve the Allston-Brighton community specifically and primarily

Ineligibility

Programs with impact substantially outside the Allston-Brighton neighborhood
Proposals with poorly defined outcomes or benchmarks for success
Capital requests for building, equipment, or property acquisition, except specified small equipment like computers
Programs for which the public sector normally assumes primary funding responsibility
Requests from individuals
Requests to directly support public, private, charter, or religious schools (schools can however be a partner or beneficiary of a nonprofit's work)
Camp scholarships
15k – 35k

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
Apr 1, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)
Review Criteria

The Fund is primed to prioritize nonprofit entities that are in the process of significantly increasing their service offerings, seeking assistance to augment their capabilities by leveraging additional resources for enhanced service delivery, or in need of initial funding to initiate new innovative projects.

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