Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation
Accepts applications
Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation is a private foundation in Eastsound, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $531,151 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $191,151. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$531,151
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$191,151
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $426,702 the year before.
5% 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 | $290,000 | 25 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $426,702 | 18 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $531,151 | 19 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel E Carper PO Box 1026, Eastsound, WA 98245 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 376-5357 |
| What to submit | Letters and supporting materials re: sec 501(c)(3) status |
What Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14 | $436,151 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Funhouse Commons | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $191,151 |
| Orcas Community Resource Ctr | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Orcas Island Chamber | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Orcas Island Comm Foundation | Denture project | $25,000 |
| Pacific NW Ballet | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Sejong Soloists | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| WHC Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Orcas Senior Center | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Wolf Hollow Wildlife | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| ASPCA Western Region | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Orcas Center | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Airlift Nwuw Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Exchangeors | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel E Carper
- Margaret A Carper
Questions people ask
Does Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation give?
$531,151 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel E Carper (Trustee) and Margaret A Carper (Trustee).
What does Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.