Private foundation · EIN 54-1613842 · Charlottesvle, Virginia

James P & Frankie C Carpenter 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: 15 grants paid, $85K total, median $4,250. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$85K
Median grant
$4,250
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Madison County High SchoolMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$32K
Madison Volunteer Fire DepartmentMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$6,800
MesaMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$6,800
Mount Zion United Methodist ChurchMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$5,100
Burnt Tree GrangeRadiant, VAGeneral purposes of donee$4,250
Madison County Department of Social ServicesMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$4,250
Madison County Parks and RecreationMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$4,250
Madison Learning CenterMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$4,250
Bethel United Methodist ChurchMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,550
Madison Church of BrethernMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,550
Madison United Methodist ChurchMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,550
Mountain View ChapelRochelle, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,550
Oak Grove Fellowship ChurchMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,550
Madison Athletic BoostersMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,125
Madison Basketball & AthleticMadison, VAGeneral purposes of donee$2,125

About this foundation

James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlottesvle, Virginia, administered in care of Hantzmon Wiebel Llp, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 James P & Frankie C Carpenter 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 James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 15 grants, a median of $4,250.

Where does James P & Frankie C Carpenter Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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