Carpenter Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Carpenter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Montchanin, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,455 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $48,455. 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$108,455
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$48,455
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,455 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $106,455 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $108,455 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Carpenter 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 Carpenter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 2 | $78,455 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christiana Care Foundation | Cancer research | $48,455 |
| University of Delaware | Athletic facilities | $30,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Quail research program | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- RRM Carpenter IV
- David HC Carpenter
- Lucinda C Carpenter
Questions people ask
Does Carpenter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carpenter Foundation Inc give?
$108,455 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Carpenter Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists RRM Carpenter IV (President/Trustee), David HC Carpenter (Vp/Trustee) and Lucinda C Carpenter (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Carpenter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.