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The Lakes Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 271424586

The Lakes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $22,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Lakes Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lakes Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$21,000
Nevada1$1,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Baymarin Community Church
San Rafael, CA
General & Unrestricted$20,000
League to Save Lake Tahoe
S Lake Tahoe, CA
General & Unrestricted$1,000
Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Stateline, NV
General & Unrestricted$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lakes Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lakes Charitable Foundation give?

$22,000 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Lakes Charitable Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Kevin Carnahan (Co-Pres, Dir, Sec) and Laurie Carnahan (Co- Pres, Dir).

What does The Lakes Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.

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