Carters Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Carters Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $450,333. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$450,333
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
38% 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 | $556,600 | 12 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 18 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 21 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Carters 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 Carters Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $73,868 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 12 | $938,333 |
| New York | 2 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Support of needy children | $450,333 |
| United Way of Metro Atlanta | Support of needy children | $101,000 |
| USO - United through Reading | Support of needy children | $100,000 |
| Communities IN Schools | Support of needy children | $100,000 |
| Delivering Good | Support of needy children | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Canada | Support of needy children | $73,868 |
| Save the Children | Support of needy children | $50,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | Support of needy children | $50,000 |
| Beyond Bedtime | Support of needy children | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Atlanta | Support of needy children | $50,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Support of needy children | $50,000 |
| March of Dimes | Support of needy children | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Fulton County Zoo | Support of needy children | $37,000 |
| Bert's Big Adventure | Support of needy children | $25,000 |
| Travelers Aid of Metro Atlanta | Support of needy children | $25,000 |
| Soccer in the Streets | Support of needy children | $25,000 |
| LEAD Inc | Support of needy children | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Park Conservatory | Support of needy children | $25,000 |
| Girl Scounts of Greater Atlanta Inc | Support of needy children | $25,000 |
| World Federation of Youth | Support of needy children | $10,000 |
| Crosby Scholoarship Comm | Support of needy children | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Westenberger
- Antonio Robinson
- Tom Wood
- Derek Swanson
- Anu Piduru
Questions people ask
Does Carters Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carters Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Carters Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Westenberger (Treasurer), Antonio Robinson (Secretary), Tom Wood (Assistant Treasurer) and Derek Swanson (Assistand Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carters Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.