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John & Martha Carter Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lake Wales, Florida · EIN 592712359

John & Martha Carter Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Wales, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $48,700 the year before.

18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$48,7009$1.0 million
2024$56,20011$15,711

How to apply

John & Martha Carter 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 John & Martha Carter Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Florida10$46,700
South Carolina1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lake Wales Charter Schools Foundati
Lake Wales, FL
To enhance education program$12,000
Lake Wales Pram Fleet
Lake Wales, FL
To provide youth learning activities$7,000
Vanguard School of Lake Wales
Lake Wales, FL
To enhance education program$6,000
Florida FFA Foundation
Haines City, FL
To make better leaders$5,000
Stirring Waters
Lake Wales, FL
Aquatic experience for the disabled$5,000
Case for Smiles
Winter Haven, FL
Helping children battle disease$3,500
Camp Joy Florida
Greenville, SC
Special needs youth camp$3,000
Lake Wales Library Association
Lake Wales, FL
To promote literacy$3,000
Lake Wales High School Booster Club
Lake Wales, FL
To enhance educational programs$2,700
Lake Wales Care Center
Lake Wales, FL
To connect thos in need$2,000
Salvation Army of Polk County
Winter Haven, FL
To aid florida disaster relief$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John & Martha Carter Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does John & Martha Carter Foundation give?

$56,200 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.

Who runs John & Martha Carter Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists June C Ullman (Trustee), C Adam Carter (Trustee) and Rebecca C Youmans (Trustee).

What does John & Martha Carter Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and disability.

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