The Carr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marshall, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $512,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$512,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $420,075 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $307,025 | 30 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $420,075 | 41 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $512,000 | 42 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Carr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 39 | $510,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pride in the Tiger Foundation | Provide 8 scholarships to students | $75,000 |
| Hope Harbor | Charitable purpose | $70,000 |
| Smsu Foundation | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| United Way | Charitable operations | $42,000 |
| Kitchen Table Food Shelf of Marshal | Food for the needy | $40,000 |
| Marshall Food 4 Kids | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| True Light Christian School | Tuition assistence | $30,000 |
| Minnesota West Foundation | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Holy Redeemer School | General operations | $16,760 |
| Marshall Community Foundation | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Living Word Church | General operations | $10,000 |
| Marshall Area YMCA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Marshall Crime Fund | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Paynesville Friends of the Library | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Samuel Luthern School | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| SWWC Foundation for Education Inova | Education | $9,000 |
| Heart to Heart | Charitable activities | $7,550 |
| Coats for Kids | Distribute coats to needy | $7,500 |
| Womens Rural Advocacy Programs | Charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Ace Marshall Dementia Awareness | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Cemetary | General operations | $5,000 |
| Marshall Lyon County Library | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Marshall Speech Boosters | General operations | $5,000 |
| SW MN Fellowship of Christian Athle | General operations | $5,000 |
| Project Turnabout | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | General endowment | $2,500 |
| Action Mobility | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| NW College Christian Radio | Charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Lyon County | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Help Tuck Them in | Charitable activities | $1,500 |
| Lyon County Museum | Charitable activities | $1,215 |
| Prairie Home Hospice | Charitable purpose | $1,150 |
| St John Cantius Church | Charitable activities | $1,100 |
| Friends of the Orchestra | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Marshall Area Fine Arts | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Strong Towns | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Teen Pact Leadership Schools | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Southwest Center for Independent Li | General operations | $650 |
| National Eating Disorder Assoc | Charitable activities | $500 |
| New Worship Church | General operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James Carr
- Patricia Lutterman
Questions people ask
Does The Carr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carr Family Foundation give?
$512,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Carr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Carr (Trustee) and Patricia Lutterman (Trustee).
What does The Carr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.