Carter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Evergreen, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,025 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$37,025
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$278,676
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $38,710 the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,870 | 26 | $188,541 |
| 2024 | $38,710 | 31 | $223,418 |
| 2025 | $37,025 | 25 | $278,676 |
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 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 18 | $34,150 |
| New York | 1 | $750 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $375 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bootstraps Esbi Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| STEM Generation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Denver | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Resilience 1220 | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Denver Kids Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Center for the Arts Evergreen | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mount Evans Home Health & Hospice | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mountain Resource Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $750 |
| Mountain Area Land Trust Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Raise the Future | Charitable | $500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Charitable | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $500 |
| Seeing Eye Foundation | Charitable | $375 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Charitable | $350 |
| Denver Art Museum | Charitable | $300 |
| Consumer Reports Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter | Charitable | $250 |
| Turning Point USA | Charitable | $250 |
| K9S for Warriors | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Carter
- Mark 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?
$37,025 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Carter (Trustee/President) and Mark Carter (Trustee/Secretary).
What does Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.