Doris M Carter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doris M Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $278,850 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$278,850
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $240,000 | 18 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 17 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $278,850 | 17 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Doris M 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 Doris M Carter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $185,850 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $78,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | General support | $40,000 |
| World Central Kitchen INC | General support | $35,000 |
| St Lucie County 4-H | General support | $15,850 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General support | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General support | $15,000 |
| Holiday House SRQ INC | General support | $15,000 |
| Children's Guardian Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences | General support | $15,000 |
| Heart Math Tutor | General support | $15,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | General support | $15,000 |
| Sparcc Sarasota | General support | $15,000 |
| Women Forward Int'l | General support | $15,000 |
| The House of Hope Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Reach Education Inc | General support | $13,000 |
| The Florida Center for Early Childhood | General support | $10,000 |
| Safe Children Coalition | General support | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital | Benjamin gilkey fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- andrew rosin
- nicole c nicholas
- robert carter nicholas
Questions people ask
Does Doris M Carter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris M Carter Family Foundation give?
$278,850 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Doris M Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists andrew rosin (trustee), nicole c nicholas (co-trustee) and robert carter nicholas (co-trustee).
What does Doris M Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.