Carrington Family Foundation
Carrington Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lynchburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $800K. Net investment income was $782.
Carrington Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carrington Family Foundation gave $800K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $133K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $800,413
- -34.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $133,402
- -45.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $21,457
- Primary geography
- Ohio (62% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Carrington Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Fund ($498K). Together the top 6 received $800K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 58 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carrington Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2546% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $1.2M (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | Operational Expenses | $497,500 |
| YMCA of Central Virginia Lynchburg, VA | Capital Campaign | $237,500 |
| Divided Sky Residential Recovery Foundation Ludlow, VT | Operational Expenses | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Family Center Lynchburg, VA | Operational Expenses | $17,913 |
| Cirque Lodge Foundation Sundance, UT | Operational Expenses | $15,000 |
| University of Virginia Boone, IA | College of Arts & Sciences | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $41,134 | $810,671 | $800,413 | 6 | $800,413 | $782 | $1,567 |
| 2022 | $648,467 | $-44,121 | $1,234,755 | $1,212,204 | 5 | $1,212,204 | $57,884 | $92,922 |
| 2021 | $1,927,343 | $69,614 | $130,461 | $106,000 | 26 | $115,882 | $55,035 | $106,643 |
| 2020 | $1,988,190 | $77,104 | $53,632 | $30,250 | 12 | — | $53,722 | — |
| 2019 | $1,964,718 | $128,365 | $50,986 | $26,250 | 9 | — | $103,629 | — |
| 2018 | $1,887,339 | $320,672 | $252,654 | $235,800 | 49 | — | $275,018 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carrington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carrington Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bruce J. Carrington
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Charles L. Carrington
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
John H. Carrington
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
William A. Carrington
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Sandra A. Carrington
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard A. Carrington III (2018–2021) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2023. "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 Carrington Family Foundation
How much does Carrington Family Foundation give each year?
Carrington Family Foundation gave $800K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.2M across 5 grants.
What is Carrington Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carrington Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $21,457, and its average grant was $133,402, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carrington Family Foundation give grants?
Carrington Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Carrington Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Carrington Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carrington Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carrington Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Fund ($497,500), YMCA of Central Virginia ($237,500) and Divided Sky Residential Recovery Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Carrington Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Carrington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Carrington Family Foundation's EIN?
Carrington Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1989401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Carrington Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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