Private foundation · EIN 99-1544338 · Lubbock, Texas · Education

Cb and Fran Carter Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $400K total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$400K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXCollege scholarships$283K
Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TXCollege scholarships$117K

About this foundation

Cb and Fran Carter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lubbock, Texas, administered in care of Troy Harrison, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Cb and Fran Carter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Cb and Fran Carter Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $400K across 2 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Cb and Fran Carter Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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