Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $13,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $78,500 the year before.
64% 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 | $52,250 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $78,500 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 14 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Joanne and John Carter 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 Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $44,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metro Detroit | To put judeo-christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all | $13,000 |
| University of Michigan | Mott giving team | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Foundation | To promote education | $5,000 |
| The Chadtough Foundation | Fund research and bring awareness to pediatric brain tumors | $5,000 |
| Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Foundation | To promote education | $5,000 |
| Detroit Children's Center | To help children and families shape their own futures. | $2,500 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | To demonstrate extraordinary leadership in conservation, animal welfare, education and environmental sustainability | $2,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | To relieve hunger in the detroit metropolitan community | $2,500 |
| Senior Mens Club of Birmingham Foundation | To promote education and cultural engagement | $2,500 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces. | $2,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Provide food, clothing, human development programs to the needy | $2,000 |
| Lafayette College | To promote education | $1,000 |
| Beyond Basics | To provide assistance for the coming together for children gala | $1,000 |
| United Way | To provide support for the southeastern community campaign | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne S Carter
- John C Carter
- Megan E Carter
- David J Carter
Questions people ask
Does Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne S Carter (President/Chairman), John C Carter (Vice Chairman/Secretary/Treasurer), Megan E Carter (Vice President/Director) and David J Carter (Vice President/Director).
What does Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.