Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation is a private foundation in Hyattsville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,900 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $41,900 and the largest $50,000. 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$191,900
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$41,900
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $236,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $206,000 | 6 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $236,500 | 6 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $191,900 | 5 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Clara Elizabeth Jackson 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $41,900 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Youthbuild Newark | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies | General operating support | $41,900 |
| Shaun Foundation for Girls | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Invested Faith | General operating support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlayne Hunter-Gault
- Edward Lewis
- Stephanie M Phillipps
- Kathleen McGhee-Anderson
- Dr Helene Gayle
- Halima Taha
- Khalil Kinsey
Questions people ask
Does Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation give?
$191,900 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $41,900.
Who runs Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlayne Hunter-Gault (President), Edward Lewis (Vice President), Stephanie M Phillipps (Treasurer) and Kathleen McGhee-Anderson (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.