Carter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$658,571
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $220,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $235,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 7 | $658,571 |
How to apply
Carter 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 Carter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $315,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Minds Inc | To support early education | $100,000 |
| The Athenian School | To fund the mark carter scholarship | $100,000 |
| Seo Scholars | To support early education | $50,000 |
| Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine | To support integrative medicine services | $50,000 |
| Uc Regents - Cal Athletics Development | To fund the football strategic opportunity and excellence fund | $50,000 |
| Tahoe Institute for Natural Science | Advancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the tahoe region | $35,000 |
| Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary | To support the care of rescue horses | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia H Carter
- George R Hecht
- Hayley A Carter
Questions people ask
Does Carter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carter Family Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julia H Carter (Ceo), George R Hecht (Cfo) and Hayley A Carter (Secretary).
What does Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.