Carpenter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carpenter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 2 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $107,000 | 5 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 8 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Carpenter Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carpenter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Conejo Valley | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| California State University Long Beach | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Tri-Counties | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Musical Theatre West | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Senior Concerns | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Center | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Westlake High School | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| La Goal | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Carpenter
- Mary Carpenter
- Susan Frazin
Questions people ask
Does Carpenter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carpenter Family Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Carpenter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Carpenter (President), Mary Carpenter (Vice President, Secretary) and Susan Frazin (Treasurer).
What does Carpenter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.