The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $3.2 million. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$85.1 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
69% 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 | $2.5 million | 6 | $66.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 4 | $82.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 13 | $85.1 million |
How to apply
The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3.2 million |
| New York | 9 | $227,465 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc | General funding | $3.2 million |
| Original Music Workshop DBA National Sawdust | General funding | $87,215 |
| Glsen Inc | General funding | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | General funding | $50,000 |
| Vision Into Art Presents Inc | General funding | $25,000 |
| Bushwick Book Club | General funding | $15,000 |
| North Broolyn Parks Alliance | General funding | $15,000 |
| The Ashley Bryan Center | General funding | $10,000 |
| Tri-State Transportation Campaign | General funding | $10,000 |
| House of Speakeasy Foundation | General funding | $8,000 |
| The Performance Zone Inc DBA the Field | Sponsored artist | $6,250 |
| Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation | General funding | $2,500 |
| Art Students League of New York | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rolf Carle
- William Keith Wiseman
- Renata Lakas
- Teresa Toro
Questions people ask
Does The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rolf Carle (Director, President), William Keith Wiseman (Treasurer), Renata Lakas (Director, Clerk--Also See Line 2) and Teresa Toro (Director, Vice President).
What does The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.