Carner Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Carner Family Trust is a private foundation in East Aurora, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,975 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$317,975
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $297,143 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50,000 | 3 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 2 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $297,143 | 7 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $317,975 | 9 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Carner Family Trust 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 Carner Family Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $9,250 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $308,725 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Education Collaborative | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Last Shall Be First | Charitable | $57,500 |
| East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $46,000 |
| Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective Corp | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Erie Mounted Division Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lafayette High School | Charitable | $5,225 |
| Indigenous Literacy Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fiji Health NZ Inc | Charitable | $4,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Miller
- Theodore Carner
- Robin Carner
Questions people ask
Does Carner Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carner Family Trust give?
$317,975 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Carner Family Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen Miller (Trustee), Theodore Carner (Trustee) and Robin Carner (Trustee).
What does Carner Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.