Carter Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $581,065 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$581,065
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $624,060 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $624,060 | 54 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $581,065 | 50 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mike Lewis- United Wealth Managemen 514 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 424-8850, mike.lewis@bankwithunited.com |
| What to submit | Letter and resume. |
| Restrictions | Priority to raleigh county residents evidence of desire to become qualified in a selected area educational pursuit & perform those skills for a period of time in the local community. |
What Carter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 49 | $561,065 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | Beckley extension program | $75,000 |
| Beckley Convention Center | Construction | $67,320 |
| Raleigh County Veterans Association | Operations | $51,050 |
| WV Professional Dance Company | Operations | $42,000 |
| Hospice of Southern WV | Operations | $25,300 |
| Appalachian Bible College | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Beckley Area Foundation | Foundation grant | $25,000 |
| Concord University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Charleston- Beckley | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Folk Feed Ouir Local Kids | Operations | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Operations | $10,000 |
| United Methodist Temple | In memory of b.e. | $10,000 |
| WV Wesleyan College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Trap Hill Area Little League | Operations | $10,000 |
| Active Southern West Virginia | Operations | $6,500 |
| Piney Creek Watershed Association | Operatioins | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Beckley Area Foundation | Veterans cemetery | $5,000 |
| Beckley Presbyterian Church | Iin memory elizabeth carter | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operations | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities WV | Operations | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operations | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | In memory mrs. B.e. | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Greater Pa and WV | Operations | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Temple | Operations | $5,000 |
| WV Humanities Coucil | Operations | $5,000 |
| Coalfield Elite Youth Wrestling | Operations | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Beckley | Operations | $4,000 |
| Beckley Area Foundation | Citizens scholarship | $3,000 |
| Lillian James Learning Center | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| United Way of Southern WV | Operations | $3,000 |
| WWHS Alumni Scholarship | Scholasrhip | $3,000 |
| Youth Museum of SWV | Operations | $3,000 |
| Away | Operations | $3,000 |
| Just for Kids Inc | Operations | $2,500 |
| WV Public Broadcasting | Operations | $2,500 |
| Beckley Concert Association | Operations | $2,000 |
| Gideon's International | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- United Bank
Questions people ask
Does Carter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carter Family Foundation give?
$581,065 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carter Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists United Bank (Trustee).
What does Carter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and veterans.