The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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$64,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $67,000 | 32 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $55,500 | 29 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 30 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Carter Family Charitable 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 The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $43,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | The School of Engineering - Dean's Excellence Fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Women's Soccer | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Men's Soccer | $5,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bronco Bench Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Archbishop Mitty High School | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose High School | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mental Health America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cambridge in America | Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology | $1,000 |
| Dicksathon | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Holy Family | Annual Diocesan Appeal Fund | $1,000 |
| Holy Family | Bishop's Circle of Excellence | $1,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | John P. and Mary K. Felice Scholarship Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Gabriel Mission High School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Health Trust | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Santa Clara University | Kids on Campus | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan H Carter
- William S Carter
Questions people ask
Does The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan H Carter (VP) and William S Carter (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.