Private foundation · EIN 20-0984089 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $64K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$64K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAThe School of Engineering - Dean's Excellence Fund$10K
Catholic Relief Services IncHarlan, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAWomen's Soccer$5,000
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAMen's Soccer$5,000
Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Bronco Bench FoundationSanta Clara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Crohns & Colitis Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
American Heart AssociationOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
American National Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Archbishop Mitty High SchoolSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Cristo Rey San Jose High SchoolSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Mental Health America IncAlexandria, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Sacred Heart Nativity SchoolSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Brophy College PreparatoryPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Cambridge in AmericaNew York, NYMargaret Beaufort Institute of Theology$1,000
DicksathonKenmore, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Engineers Without Borders USA IncDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Holy FamilySan Jose, CAAnnual Diocesan Appeal Fund$1,000
Holy FamilySan Jose, CABishop's Circle of Excellence$1,000
Loyola University of ChicagoChicago, ILJohn P. and Mary K. Felice Scholarship Scholarship$1,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Saint Mary of the Immaculate ConceptionLos Gatos, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
San Gabriel Mission High SchoolSan Gabriel, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
The Health TrustSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAKids on Campus$500

By state: California 18 · Iowa 2 · Virginia 2 · New York 2 · Arizona 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $64K across 30 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Carter Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

California (18 grants), Iowa (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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