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The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation

Preselected recipients only Henrico, Virginia · EIN 541254224

The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $32,000 and the largest $32,000. 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 $31,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$31,0001$659,350
2024$32,0001$700,245

How to apply

The Robert and Bessie Carter 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$32,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Garden Club of Virginia
Richmond, VA
To provide general funds$32,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation give?

$32,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $32,000.

Who runs The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John B Carter (President) and Andrew B Carter (Vp/Sect/Trea).

What does The Robert and Bessie Carter Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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