Carr Family Foundation
The Carr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Staunton, Virginia. It supports education, charitable community organizations, and efforts to help people experiencing poverty or disadvantage.
Carr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carr Family Foundation gave $222K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,500
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,204
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,215,085
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Verbal requests are accepted. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mitchell Carr
Mailing address: 502 Willoughby Lane, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: (540) 885-0666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia Tech Foundation ($51K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 151 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2023) to $261K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation Blacksburg, VA | Education Promotion | $50,500 |
| Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA | Education Promotion | $25,000 |
| St John's Methodist Churc Staunton, VA | Benefit Community Organization | $20,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Education Promotion | $15,000 |
| Valley Mission Staunton, VA | Assist the Poor | $15,000 |
| Augusta Health Foundation Fishersville, VA | Benefit Community Organization | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of CBR Staunton, VA | Benefit Community Organization | $10,000 |
| New Direction Center Staunton, VA | Benefit Community Organization | $10,000 |
| Staunton-Augusta YMCA Staunton, VA | Benefit Community Organization | $10,000 |
| American Frontier Culture Staunton, VA | Benefit Community Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,215,085 | $300,216 | $224,502 | $221,500 | 27 | $224,502 | $196,671 | $232,169 |
| 2023 | $4,139,729 | $554,441 | $224,328 | $218,950 | 29 | $224,328 | $176,973 | $208,355 |
| 2022 | $3,959,347 | $116,415 | $230,667 | $226,300 | 31 | $228,747 | $146,844 | $221,638 |
| 2021 | $4,073,558 | $145,802 | $263,147 | $260,800 | 33 | $262,775 | $143,563 | $231,016 |
| 2020 | $4,187,903 | $102,141 | $253,380 | $251,500 | 31 | — | $124,780 | $225,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — 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 states that its charitable activities are to promote education and help underprivileged students obtain a college education or vocational training; benefit charitable community organizations; and assist people who are poor or underprivileged with access to food, clothing, and shelter.
Its 2024 grants illustrate these areas. For example, Valley Mission describes its mission as providing shelter and food for homeless people, while the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank says it distributes food to people in need through a network of providers and programs. American Frontier Culture says it raises funds for educational programs and exhibits at the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $221,500. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,500, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $50,500 to Virginia Tech Foundation, $25,000 to Blue Ridge Community College, $20,000 to St John’s Methodist Church, $15,000 each to James Madison University and Valley Mission, and $10,000 each to Augusta Health Foundation, Community Foundation of CBR, New Direction Center, and Staunton-Augusta YMCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mitchell O Carr as president and treasurer, Iris T Carr as secretary, Todd M Carr as vice president, and David W Didawick as a board member.
Carr Family Foundation is led by Mitchell O. Carr, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mitchell O. Carr
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd M. Carr
V. President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David W. Didawick
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Iris T. Carr
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Carr Family Foundation
How much does Carr Family Foundation give each year?
Carr Family Foundation gave $222K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $219K across 29 grants.
What is Carr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,204, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carr Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Carr Family Foundation give grants?
Carr Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Staunton, VA (12 grants), Blacksburg, VA (2 grants), Waynesboro, VA (2 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does Carr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Carr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benefit Community Organization" (15 grants), "Education Promotion" (8 grants) and "Assist the Poor" (4 grants).
Who are Carr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Virginia Tech Foundation ($50,500), Blue Ridge Community College ($25,000) and St John's Methodist Churc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carr Family Foundation?
Carr Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (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 Carr Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activities are to promote education and help underprivileged students obtain a college education or vocational training; benefit charitable community organizations; and assist people who are poor or underprivileged with access to food, clothing, and shelter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carr Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carr Family Foundation's EIN?
Carr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1629566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carr 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Carr Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carr-family-foundation-morg_616da0c7157c4b748925f728a64e17ac
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