Carr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Harpswell, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,520 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $360 and the largest $3,600. 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$11,520
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$360
- Largest grant$3,600
- Assets$67,035
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,162 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,212 | 4 | $48,713 |
| 2024 | $9,162 | 6 | $39,779 |
| 2025 | $11,520 | 11 | $67,035 |
How to apply
Carr 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 Carr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,940 |
| Maine | 6 | $3,960 |
| New York | 2 | $1,620 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | General | $3,600 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | General | $1,980 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General | $1,440 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General | $1,440 |
| Natural Resources Council Of Maine | General | $1,440 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | General | $360 |
| Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ | General | $360 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General | $360 |
| Marine Mammals Of Maine | General | $180 |
| Cornell Lab Ornithology | General | $180 |
| Maine Appalachian Trail Club | General | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Carr
Questions people ask
Does Carr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carr Family Foundation give?
$11,520 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $360.
Who runs Carr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Carr (Trustee).
What does Carr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and environment and conservation.