Private foundation · EIN 87-3531981 · Germantown, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carver 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: 36 grants paid, $144K total, median $4,000. 47% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$144K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MD
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal RescueKey Largo, FLProgram andadministrative support$10K
The Banner SchoolFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$10K
Sea Research Foundation (mystic Aquarium)Mystic, CTProgram andadministrative support$10K
United Way of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$10K
Turtle Island Restoration NetworkGalveston, TXProgram andadministrative support$10K
Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyAlexandria, VAProgram andadministrative support$5,181
Human Rights Initiative of North TexasDallas, TXProgram andadministrative support$5,163
Best Buddies InternationalMiami, FLProgram andadministrative support$5,145
After the RacesRising Sun, MDProgram andadministrative support$5,125
Days End Horse Farm & RescueWoodbine, MDProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Wolf Sanctuary of PaLititz, PAProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project IncMarathon, FLProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Friends of the Vervet Monkey FoundationScottsdale, AZProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Owl Moon Raptor CenterBoyds, MDProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Elephant Aid InternationalAttapulgus, GAProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Endangered ArkHugo, OKProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Gentle GiantsMount Airy, MDProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Chords of CourageWashington, DCProgram andadministrative support$5,000
Poplar Spring Animal SanctuaryPoolesville, MDProgram andadministrative support$3,000
Hearts of the HerdFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$3,000
The Lucy SchoolMiddleton, MDProgram andadministrative support$3,000
Maryland Ensemble TheatreFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$3,000
2nd Chance WildlifeClarksburg, MDProgram andadministrative support$2,725
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care ShelterBaltimore, MDProgram andadministrative support$2,500
Saving Sage Animal Rescue FoundationLauderhill, FLProgram andadministrative support$2,500
Boysgirls Club of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$1,023
Living Water MinistriesWalkersville, MDProgram andadministrative support$1,000
Amplified ChangeFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$1,000
Lifehub WheelingWheeling, WVProgram andadministrative support$1,000
Nova WildVienna, VAProgram andadministrative support$1,000
PeletoniaColumbus, OHProgram andadministrative support$1,000
The Giving GroupBurien, WAProgram andadministrative support$824
Maryland Deaf CommunityFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$500
Andrea's HouseFrederick, MDProgram andadministrative support$500
Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning CtrLaurel, MSProgram andadministrative support$500
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCProgram andadministrative support$410

By state: Maryland 17 · Florida 4 · Texas 2 · Connecticut 1 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Carver Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Germantown, Maryland, administered in care of Guy Carver, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Carver 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 Carver Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $144K across 36 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Carver Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (17 grants), Florida (4 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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