Private foundation · EIN 27-4165605 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carters 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: 21 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $50K. 57% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$1.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in GA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls ClubsAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$450K
United Way of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$101K
Uso - United Through ReadingArlington, VASupport of needy children$100K
Communities in SchoolsAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$100K
Delivering GoodNew York, NYSupport of needy children$100K
Boys & Girls Clubs CanadaToronto, CASupport of needy children$74K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTSupport of needy children$50K
Sheltering ArmsAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$50K
Beyond BedtimeNew York, NYSupport of needy children$50K
YMCA of AtlantaAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$50K
Blood Cancer UnitedWashington, DCSupport of needy children$50K
March of DimesArlington, VASupport of needy children$50K
Atlanta Fulton County ZooAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$37K
Bert's Big AdventureAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$25K
Travelers Aid of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$25K
Soccer in the StreetsAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$25K
Lead IncAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$25K
Piedmont Park ConservatoryAtlanta, GASupport of needy children$25K
Girl Scounts of Greater Atlanta IncMableton, GASupport of needy children$25K
World Federation of YouthOrlando, FLSupport of needy children$10K
Crosby Scholoarship CommWinston Salem, NCSupport of needy children$5,000

By state: Georgia 12 · Virginia 2 · New York 2 · INTL 1 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Carters Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Richard Westenberger, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Carters 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 Carters Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 21 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Carters Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (12 grants), Virginia (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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