Carl E Danforth
Carl E Danforth is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $70,505 to charitable organizations in Maine, Florida, and New York.
Carl E Danforth at a glance
In short: Carl E Danforth gave $71K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,505
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,875
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,525
- Total assets
- $1,717,358
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (76% 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 Carl E Danforth
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl E Danforth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Maine Medical Center ($18K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 20% to recipients in Florida, and 4% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carl E Danforth open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $111K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $17,627 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $14,101 |
| Mt Hope Cemetery Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $7,051 |
| United Way of Eastern Maine Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $7,051 |
| Bangor Theological Seminary Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,230 |
| Good Samaritan Agency Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,525 |
| Bangor Fuel Society Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,525 |
| Sunshine Club for Children Presque Isle, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,525 |
| Masonic Charities Holden, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,525 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $2,820 |
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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 | $1,717,358 | $158,065 | $102,485 | $70,505 | 12 | $82,220 | $136,233 | $97,381 |
| 2024 | $1,654,686 | $55,928 | $88,166 | $58,492 | 12 | $69,240 | $33,451 | $91,034 |
| 2023 | $1,635,253 | $-18,496 | $139,530 | $111,464 | 12 | $121,601 | $18,656 | $84,868 |
| 2022 | $1,763,721 | $309,702 | $110,885 | $73,217 | 12 | $84,530 | $288,397 | $90,147 |
| 2021 | $1,833,874 | $109,691 | $109,202 | $75,232 | 12 | — | $90,247 | $99,250 |
| 2020 | $1,618,935 | $111,468 | $94,905 | $68,970 | 12 | — | $98,967 | $81,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl E Danforth reported a distributable amount of $97K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, children’s services, social support, animal shelter and adoption, and community services. For example, Eastern Maine Medical Center describes its mission as providing primary and specialty healthcare and caring for patients, families, and communities. Shriners Children’s says it is committed to compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives. Sunshine Club for Children says it provides free transportation for injured and disabled children; Good Samaritan Agency says it supports people with pregnancy- and parenting-related needs; and Bangor Humane Society says it provides shelter and adoption services for unwanted animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $70,505 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,410 to $17,627, with a median grant of $3,525. Larger awards included $17,627 to Eastern Maine Medical Center and $14,101 to Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, both for unrestricted general support. Other grants included $7,051 each to Mt Hope Cemetery and United Way of Eastern Maine, and $4,230 to Bangor Theological Seminary; these were also for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America N.A. as trustee.
Carl E Danforth's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Carl E Danforth
How much does Carl E Danforth give each year?
Carl E Danforth gave $71K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 12 grants.
What is Carl E Danforth's typical grant size?
Carl E Danforth's median grant in 2025 was $3,525, and its average grant was $5,875, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carl E Danforth give grants?
Carl E Danforth gives mostly in Maine: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (7 grants).
Does Carl E Danforth give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carl E Danforth's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carl E Danforth's largest grantees?
Carl E Danforth's largest 2025 grantees include Eastern Maine Medical Center ($17,627), Shriners' Hospitals for Children ($14,101) and Mt Hope Cemetery ($7,051), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carl E Danforth?
Carl E Danforth reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 Carl E Danforth fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, children’s services, social support, animal shelter and adoption, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl E Danforth?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl E Danforth's EIN?
Carl E Danforth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6009431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carl E Danforth 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Carl E Danforth funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carl-e-danforth-morg_ced8cdd43f6446eb9d172c470a39b202
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