King-Carpenter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
King-Carpenter Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $451,750 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $451,750 | 29 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 26 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
King-Carpenter 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 King-Carpenter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 25 | $2.3 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unm Foundation | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| Mandy's Special Farm | General operating support | $80,000 |
| United Way of Central NM | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Opera Southwest | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Hopeworks | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Albuquerque Meals on Wheels | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Animal Humane Association New Mexico | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Arca | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Silver Horizons | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Upper Pecos | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Albuquerque Museum Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Chatter Music Worth Talking About | General operating support | $5,000 |
| CLN Kids | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dental Care in Your Home | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Catholic Charities | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Padua Relief Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wesst | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Albuquerque Youth Symphony | General operating support | $2,000 |
| City of Greeley Museums | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Museum of Natural History | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New Mexico PBS | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pecos Volunteer Fire Department | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James N King
- Ellen J King
- Cynthia K Schultz
- Michelle E King
Questions people ask
Does King-Carpenter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does King-Carpenter Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs King-Carpenter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James N King (President/Director), Ellen J King (Vice Pres/Director), Cynthia K Schultz (Treasurer/Director) and Michelle E King (Secretary/Director).
What does King-Carpenter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and food and hunger.