Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp
Accepts applications
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp is a private foundation in Antioch, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$120,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $111,500 the year before.
24% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,500 | 28 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 34 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Evelyn C Carter Foundation 1058 Inverness Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 909-3130, sleonard@carterpf.org |
| What to submit | Application for grant: carter foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides a limited amount of grants to organizations or individuals that advance research, treatment and assistance in the illnesses associated with cancer, diabetes, alzheimers and heart problems. The grants may be for expenses related to an organization or individual's needs and are administered at the determination of the board of directors of the foundation. The application may be found at http://carterpf.org/application.html |
| Deadlines | 04/01/2026 |
| Restrictions | None see purpose: carter foundation provides a limited amount grants to 501(c)(3) organiztions that advance research, treatment and assistance in the illnesses associated with cancer, diabetes, alzheimer's and heart problems. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $86,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCH Foundation | Health care | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Research | $10,000 |
| MPN Research Foundation | Research | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Health care | $10,000 |
| Excel Beyond B11 Dollars for Scholars | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Fox Valley Food for Health | Health care | $7,500 |
| Children's Oncology Services | Health care | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Foundation | Health care | $5,000 |
| Santiago Partnership Project | Health care | $5,000 |
| Tri City Health Partnership | Health care | $5,000 |
| Oasis Foundation | Health care | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Research | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Research | $2,500 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Research | $2,500 |
| Diabetes Research | Research | $2,500 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | Health care | $2,500 |
| Safer Foundation | Health care | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Health care | $2,500 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | Research | $2,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand for A Cure | Health care | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Research | $1,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research | Research | $1,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Reseearch Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
| National Foundation for A Cure | Research | $1,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Research | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Research | $1,000 |
| Cure International | Health care | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson | Research | $1,000 |
| Med Send | Health care | $1,000 |
| ALS Association | Health care | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scot A Leonard
- Jeannie Holtsford
- Robert Dion
- James Devine
- William Arendt
Questions people ask
Does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 04/01/2026.
How much does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp give?
$120,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp?
Its 2024 filing lists Scot A Leonard (Director/President), Jeannie Holtsford (Director), Robert Dion (Director) and James Devine (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.