Amon G Carter Foundation
Accepts applications
Amon G Carter Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $40.0 million in 172 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $16.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40.0 million
- Number of grants172
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$16.7 million
- Assets$756 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36.3 million 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36.3 million | 1 | $744 million |
| 2024 | $40.0 million | 172 | $756 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John H Robinson PO Box 1036, Fort Worth, TX 76101-1036 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 332-2783 |
| What to submit | Initial approach letter, one copy of proposal |
| Restrictions | Primarily local giving to support benevolent, charitable, and educational undertakings, the purpose of which is charitable, literacy or educational. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Amon G Carter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 160 | $39.0 million |
| Florida | 2 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $90,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amon Carter Museum | Operating support | $16.7 million |
| Texas A&m University | Gift of land | $5.8 million |
| Texas Christian University | Medical school support | $3.0 million |
| Rivertree Academy | Capital support | $2.0 million |
| Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant Co | Capital support | $1.0 million |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Capital support | $500,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Community clinic capital support | $500,000 |
| Manegait Therapeutic Riding Center | Capital support | $500,000 |
| Texas Health Resources | Mobile simulation unit | $500,000 |
| New Leaf Community Services | Capital support | $500,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth | Facility improvements | $250,000 |
| Methodist Health System | Capital support | $250,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Orchestra enhancement | $250,000 |
| Family First | Program expansion | $250,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Capital support | $250,000 |
| Recovery Resource Council | Capital support | $250,000 |
| Taste Project | Capital support | $250,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera Association | Production support | $200,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Program support | $200,000 |
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth | Program support | $200,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Center | Pilot program support | $150,000 |
| Safehaven of Tarrant County | Facility improvements | $130,000 |
| Lena Pope Home | Facility improvements | $125,000 |
| Women's Center | Program support | $125,000 |
| North Texas Community Foundation | Economic development partnership | $125,000 |
| Fort Worth Cradle to Career | Program support | $100,000 |
| Key School and Training Center | Program expansion | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | Program support | $100,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Medical research support | $100,000 |
| James L West Center for Dementia Care | Pilot program support | $100,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | Land acquisition support | $100,000 |
| Child Protection Connection | Program support | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network | Technology support | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network | Leadership transition | $100,000 |
| Six Stones Mission Network | Program support | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Pilot program | $100,000 |
| Yes- Youth Equipped to Succeed | Program support | $100,000 |
| Ymca--Camp Carter | Facility improvements | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamara H Dean
- John H Robinson
- Chad M McNeal
- Mark L Johnson
- Sheila B Johnson
- Kate Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Amon G Carter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Amon G Carter Foundation give?
$40.0 million in tax year 2024, across 172 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Amon G Carter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tamara H Dean (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer), John H Robinson (Executive Vice President), Chad M McNeal (SENIOR Vice President) and Mark L Johnson (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Amon G Carter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.