Amon G Carter Foundation
The Amon G. Carter Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Established in 1945 by Amon G. Carter and Nenetta Burton Carter, it supports work in arts and culture, education, health, human services, and civic and community endeavors, with most grants directed to projects and programs in Tarrant County.
Amon G Carter Foundation at a glance
In short: Amon G Carter Foundation gave $40.0M across 172 grants in 2024 (avg $233K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,031,652
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 172
- +17100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $232,742
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $553,053,361
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Amon G Carter Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a proposal and supporting materials by mail; the foundation does not accept submissions by email. It prefers to meet with applicant organizations when possible.
- Contact
Application contact: John H Robinson
Mailing address: PO Box 1036, Fort Worth, TX 76101-1036
Phone: (817) 332-2783
Website: https://www.agcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amon G Carter Foundation
Who Amon G Carter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amon Carter Museum ($16.7M). Together the top 10 received $31.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 176 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says most grants support projects and programs in Tarrant County, Texas. Its 2024 filing shows that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; smaller shares went to Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 172 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Amon G Carter Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31.9M (2021) to $40.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 172 grants totaling $40.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $16,725,652 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Gift of Land | $5,750,000 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Medical School Support | $3,000,000 |
| Rivertree Academy Fort Worth, TX | Capital Support | $2,000,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant CO Fort Worth, TX | Capital Support | $1,000,000 |
| Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | Capital Support | $500,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Community Clinic Capital Support | $500,000 |
| Manegait Therapeutic Riding Center Prosper, TX | Capital Support | $500,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Fort Worth, TX | Mobile Simulation Unit | $500,000 |
| New Leaf Community Services Fort Worth, TX | Capital Support | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $553,053,361 | $100,474,347 | $47,968,532 | $40,031,652 | 172 | $41,370,211 | $99,213,041 | $35,584,827 |
| 2023 | $500,547,546 | $17,488,942 | $44,143,283 | $36,307,266 | 1 | $37,491,546 | $13,957,781 | $36,081,872 |
| 2022 | $527,273,117 | $55,647,607 | $41,885,002 | $33,718,566 | 1 | $34,848,897 | $47,724,474 | $36,899,756 |
| 2021 | $513,439,282 | $87,615,219 | $40,067,280 | $31,924,126 | 1 | $32,929,843 | $79,762,051 | $39,781,638 |
| 2020 | $464,730,205 | $54,557,293 | $42,598,368 | $34,550,825 | 1 | — | $46,976,403 | $30,699,908 |
| 2018 | $438,762,947 | $79,211,236 | $44,546,072 | $37,426,842 | 1 | — | $74,403,717 | $31,607,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amon G Carter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website presents Amon G. Carter’s view that people who acquire wealth are stewards in applying it to help others. Its stated fields of interest include the arts; education; health and medical services; human and social services; programs benefiting youth and older adults; and civic and community efforts that enhance quality of life.
Its grantees include organizations serving a range of purposes. Texas Christian University describes its mission as educating people to become ethical leaders and responsible citizens. Rivertree Academy says it educates under-resourced students and aims to help end the cycle of poverty in the families it serves. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra describes its work as performing symphonic music, providing music education for young people, and enhancing cultural life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 172 grants totaling $40,031,652. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $16,725,652, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $16,725,652 to the Amon Carter Museum for operating support, $5,750,000 to Texas A&M University as a gift of land, and $3,000,000 to Texas Christian University for medical school support. Other notable awards included $2,000,000 to Rivertree Academy for capital support and $1,000,000 to Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County for capital support.
The foundation says it has no standard application form and no submission deadlines. It asks applicants to submit one copy of a proposal with a narrative summary and program budget, along with the organization’s current-year budget, prior-year budget and actual results, most recent annual report, most recent audit report or tax return, board-member list, and IRS tax determination letter. Submissions are processed throughout the year, and the board typically meets in February, May, and November. Applicants must qualify for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) or another appropriate section; the foundation does not make grants or loans to individuals. Its filing describes its giving as primarily local, supporting charitable, literacy, and educational undertakings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark L. Johnson as president; John H. Robinson as executive vice president; Chad M. McNeal as senior vice president; Sheila B. Johnson as secretary; Kate Johnson as treasurer; and Tamara H. Dean as assistant secretary/treasurer.
Amon G Carter Foundation is led by Mark L. Johnson, President on every filing since 2018; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark L. Johnson
President
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Robinson
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2018
50 hrs/week
$483K (2018) → $728K (2024)
Tamara H. Dean
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Controller → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2018
45 hrs/week
$95K (2018) → $222K (2024)
Chad M. McNeal
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$243K (2023) → $287K (2024)
Kate Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila B. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert W Brown M D (2018–2021) — Vice President
- Former: W Patrick Harris (2018–2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Kathy A King (2018) — Secretary & Treasurer - Retired
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $728K, to John H Robinson (Executive Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Amon G Carter Foundation
How much does Amon G Carter Foundation give each year?
Amon G Carter Foundation gave $40.0M across 172 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36.3M across 1 grant.
What is Amon G Carter Foundation's typical grant size?
Amon G Carter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $232,742, across 172 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Amon G Carter Foundation give grants?
Amon G Carter Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (113 grants), Dallas, TX (18 grants), Arlington, TX (5 grants) and Austin, TX (4 grants).
Does Amon G Carter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Amon G Carter Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 172) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (44 grants), "Event Underwriting" (21 grants) and "Facility Improvements" (15 grants).
Who are Amon G Carter Foundation's largest grantees?
Amon G Carter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amon Carter Museum ($16,725,652), Texas A&M University ($5,750,000) and Texas Christian University ($3,052,000 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amon G Carter Foundation?
Amon G Carter Foundation reported $553.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amon G Carter Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website presents Amon G. Carter’s view that people who acquire wealth are stewards in applying it to help others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amon G Carter Foundation?
Submit a proposal and supporting materials by mail; the foundation does not accept submissions by email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amon G Carter Foundation's EIN?
Amon G Carter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6000331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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