Janet Carrington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janet Carrington Foundation is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $2.6 million. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $0 | 0 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $450,500 | 6 | $14.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 5 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Janet Carrington 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 Janet Carrington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $2.7 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Boat Building | Charitable Exempt Purpose | $2.6 million |
| Les Cheneaux | Charitable Exempt Purpose | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| ASPCA | Charitable Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| The Humane Society | Charitable Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet A Carrington
- Robert L Andrews
Questions people ask
Does Janet Carrington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janet Carrington Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Janet Carrington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet A Carrington (Trustee) and Robert L Andrews (Trustee).
What does Janet Carrington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.