Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$117,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,000 the year before.
52% 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 | $102,130 | 43 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $117,500 | 22 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Calvin and Kelly 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 Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19 | $85,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | To support Fundacion Dreamcatchers Costa Rican Children | $25,000 |
| Ship Outreach and Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Kellin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Caroli | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | to support Asociacion Bomberos De Nosara | $5,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carying Place Incorporated | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Out of the Garden Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pretty in Pink Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Childrens Flight of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Designed for Joy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Caring Community Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| ALS Therapy Development Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hope Center at Pullen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mabopane Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Neighborup | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| PTA North Carolina Congress | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Safechild | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Interact | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Green Chair Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly M Carter
- Calvin H Carter Jr
- Brooke Carter Kelley
- Nicole Carter Mascia
Questions people ask
Does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation give?
$117,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelly M Carter (VP, Dir), Calvin H Carter Jr (Pres, Dir, Sec), Brooke Carter Kelley (Dir, Assistant VP) and Nicole Carter Mascia (Dir, Assistant VP).
What does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and community development.