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The Carolina Trust

Preselected recipients only Brentwood, Tennessee · EIN 846784871

The Carolina Trust is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,314 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $142,314 and the largest $142,314. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $30,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,0001$2.9 million
2024$142,3141$2.7 million

How to apply

The Carolina 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Carolina Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee1$142,314

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Viable
Nashville, TN
Support mission$142,314

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Carolina Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Carolina Trust give?

$142,314 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $142,314.

Who runs The Carolina Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Karen Bruton (Trustee) and Ben Turner (Trustee).

What does The Carolina Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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