Carrot Seed Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Carrot Seed Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethany, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$93,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,715 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | 5 | $143,174 |
| 2024 | $10,715 | 3 | $137,174 |
| 2025 | $93,000 | 6 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Carrot Seed Foundation Inc 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 Carrot Seed Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $55,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $38,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Band of Parents | To fund the development of new therapies to treat neuroblastoma | $55,000 |
| Circle of Care CT | To provide emotional and financial assistance to children and families, from day of diagnosis through treatment and beyond, with programs and services that meet the unique and challenging needs of pediatric cancer treatment. | $20,000 |
| ALS Association of Connecticut | To support research to find a cure for als and provide much-needed services to patients and their families. | $10,000 |
| Milford Boys & Girls Club | To provide behavioral guidance and to promote the health, social, educational, vocational, and character development of boys and girls. | $5,000 |
| Stratford YMCA | Programs and services are focused on our primary areas of impact that help people achieve their goals and strengthen communities, including youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. | $2,500 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | To support food pantry and related services for the impoverish community of bridgeport ct. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark D Unger
- Mary Ellen Unger
Questions people ask
Does Carrot Seed Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carrot Seed Foundation Inc give?
$93,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Carrot Seed Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark D Unger (President and Secretary) and Mary Ellen Unger (Vice-President and Treasur).
What does Carrot Seed Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.