Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation
The Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 22 grants totaling $117,500 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation gave $118K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,500
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,341
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,731,176
- +5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amigos of Costa Rica Inc ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, reported grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (73%), Pennsylvania (26%), and Massachusetts (2%). The reported percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2023) to $132K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc West Chester, PA | To support Fundacion Dreamcatchers Costa Rican Children | $25,000 |
| Ship Outreach and Community Center Inc Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Kellin Foundation Greensboro, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Caroli Winston-Salem, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc West Chester, PA | to support Asociacion Bomberos De Nosara | $5,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings Greensboro, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carying Place Incorporated Cary, NC | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Out of the Garden Project Greensboro, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,731,176 | $296,251 | $149,558 | $117,500 | 22 | $131,247 | $280,840 | $135,935 |
| 2024 | $2,584,483 | $217,924 | $136,028 | $106,000 | 20 | $119,413 | $202,909 | $130,946 |
| 2023 | $2,502,587 | $113,783 | $130,161 | $102,130 | 43 | $115,216 | $100,328 | $119,239 |
| 2022 | $2,518,965 | $105,403 | $161,882 | $131,605 | 40 | $144,530 | $91,451 | $123,616 |
| 2021 | $2,575,444 | $273,777 | $139,126 | $104,000 | 40 | $116,925 | $253,496 | $138,279 |
| 2020 | $2,440,793 | $139,538 | $138,445 | $107,100 | 34 | — | $123,411 | $115,649 |
| 2019 | $2,439,700 | $176,725 | $140,795 | $106,500 | 41 | — | $159,650 | $120,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, children’s and family services, cancer research, and engagement with organizations in Costa Rica. These examples reflect the grantees’ stated work, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Out of the Garden Project describes its mission as nourishing families with food to grow, learn, and thrive; The V Foundation says it funds cancer research; and Amigos of Costa Rica says it connects global resources to Costa Rican organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $117,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $3,750. Among the largest grants were $25,000 to Amigos of Costa Rica Inc. to support Fundación Dreamcatchers Costa Rican Children; $12,000 to Ship Outreach and Community Center Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes; and $10,000 each to Kellin Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, and The V Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 each to Backpack Beginnings, Out of the Garden Project, and Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
The grantees describe a range of activities: Kellin Foundation says it supports children, families, and communities in achieving safety and wellness, while Backpack Beginnings says it connects children and families to resources needed to thrive. Designed For Joy, which received $2,500, says it provides women in crisis with immediate employment and support. ALS Therapy Development Foundation, which received $2,000, says it works to identify targets for ALS therapy development and manage creation of treatments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly M. Carter as vice president and director; Calvin H. Carter Jr. as president, director, and secretary; Brooke Carter Kelley as director and assistant vice president; and Nicole Carter Mascia as director and assistant vice president.
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation is led by Calvin H Carter Jr., President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin H Carter Jr.
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Carter Kelley
Director & Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly M Carter
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Carter Mascia
Director & Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation
How much does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation give each year?
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation gave $118K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 20 grants.
What is Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $5,341, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation give grants?
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (9 grants), Greensboro, NC (4 grants), Cary, NC (4 grants) and West Chester, PA (2 grants).
Does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Amigos of Costa Rica Inc ($30,000 across 2 grants), Ship Outreach and Community Center Inc ($12,000) and Kellin Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation?
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, children’s and family services, cancer research, and engagement with organizations in Costa Rica. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's EIN?
Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0858648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Calvin and Kelly Carter Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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