James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $32,300. 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$85,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$32,300
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,000 | 14 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 15 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation 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 James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | General purposes of donee | $32,300 |
| Madison Volunteer Fire Department | General purposes of donee | $6,800 |
| Mesa | General purposes of donee | $6,800 |
| Mount Zion United Methodist Church | General purposes of donee | $5,100 |
| Burnt Tree Grange | General purposes of donee | $4,250 |
| Madison County Department of Social Services | General purposes of donee | $4,250 |
| Madison County Parks and Recreation | General purposes of donee | $4,250 |
| Madison Learning Center | General purposes of donee | $4,250 |
| Bethel United Methodist Church | General purposes of donee | $2,550 |
| Madison Church of Brethern | General purposes of donee | $2,550 |
| Madison United Methodist Church | General purposes of donee | $2,550 |
| Mountain View Chapel | General purposes of donee | $2,550 |
| Oak Grove Fellowship Church | General purposes of donee | $2,550 |
| Madison Athletic Boosters | General purposes of donee | $2,125 |
| Madison Basketball & Athletic | General purposes of donee | $2,125 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Dean
- Michael D Hale
- Kermit W Aylor
- J Howard Carpenter
- Jeffrey C Early
Questions people ask
Does James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stuart Dean (Director-Trustee), Michael D Hale (Director-Trustee), Kermit W Aylor (Director-Trustee) and J Howard Carpenter (Director-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.