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Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund

Preselected recipients only Depoe Bay, Oregon · EIN 842279067

Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund is a private foundation in Depoe Bay, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,115 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,262. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$28,817
2024$00$28,148
2025$53,1157$0

How to apply

Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado4$32,790
Florida1$16,000
Oregon2$4,325

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Animal Urgent Care
Arvada, CO
Provide medical care stray and financially needy animals.$20,262
Veterinary Care Foundation
Reddick, FL
Provide treatment animals deserve regardless of owners financial circumstances$16,000
Cat Care Society
Lakewood, CO
Provide medical surgical and veterinary need of cats.$7,000
Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
Denver, CO
Care & shelter homeless cats & kittens until they are found a home.$5,000
Central Coast Humane Society
Newport, OR
Provide financial help for veterinary expenses for ill or injured animal.$2,500
Recycled Felines
Newport, OR
Provide assistance for orphaned kittens who need care around the clock.$1,825
Animmal Assisted Therapy Colorado
Arvada, CO
Provdes animal assisted psychotherapy to facilitate healing for people and animals.$528

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund give?

$53,115 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Elizabeth O'Rourke (Exec Director/Tresurer) and Donel Conley (Secretary).

What does Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and health.

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