The Carter Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $923,472 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,486 and the largest $455,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$923,472
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,486
- Largest grant$455,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 48 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $923,472 | 27 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carter Family Foundation 130 Spur Circle, Wayzata, MN 55391 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 868-7745 |
| What to submit | Applications should review mission statement and submit letter of interest indicating the focus of the program, how the focus is consistent with the Foundation's goals, and the amount and specific use of the requested grant. The Foundation will notify the applicatant within three weeks if the Foundation is willing to review a full proposal. |
| Restrictions | Must be consistent with the Foundation's mission statement. |
What The Carter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $832,138 |
| California | 2 | $53,714 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $7,680 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,186 |
| Texas | 3 | $7,096 |
| Indiana | 2 | $4,500 |
| Montana | 2 | $3,533 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,025 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,039 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundaton | To support the Organization's mission. | $455,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | To support students in natural science at Metropolitan State Universtiy. | $260,000 |
| Westminster Church | To support the Organization's mission. | $95,288 |
| The Kirsch Foundation | To support the Organization's mission. | $52,575 |
| CCH Freedom | To support the Organizaiton's mission. | $10,000 |
| Saidiana | To support the Organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| Mighty Cause Charitable Foundation | To support the Organization's mission. | $7,680 |
| CCA Captiva | To support the Organziation's mission. | $4,686 |
| Charity Classic | To support the Organization's mission. | $3,000 |
| Informed Consent Network | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,610 |
| Aerial Recovery | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,505 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,500 |
| CHR Community Housing and Resources | To support the Organizaiton's mission. | $2,500 |
| Compassion International Ministries | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,486 |
| Crowd Source Rescue | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,500 |
| Canine Companions | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,139 |
| Young Life | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,039 |
| Big Sky Arts | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,033 |
| Children's Health Defense | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,029 |
| Long Lake Area Foundation | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | To support the Organizaiton's mission. | $750 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | To support the Organization's mission. | $520 |
| Door to Freedom Inc | To support the Organization's mission. | $500 |
| Wooddale Church Inc | To support the Organization's mission. | $100 |
| Operation Underg Our Rescue | To support the Organization's mission. | $32 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Clarke-Carter
- Robert Lowell Carter
- Alison Clarke Carter Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Carter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Carter Family Foundation give?
$923,472 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,486.
Who runs The Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Clarke-Carter (Director/Chief Executive Officer), Robert Lowell Carter (Director/Officer) and Alison Clarke Carter Brown (Director/Executive Director).
What does The Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.