Carris Corporation Foundation
Carris Corporation Foundation is a private foundation located in Proctor, Vermont. In 2024, it made 104 grants totaling $444,086 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting employee-ownership research, community events, food access, services for people experiencing homelessness, cancer support, and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Carris Corporation Foundation at a glance
In short: Carris Corporation Foundation gave $444K across 104 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Vermont. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $444,086
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 104
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,270
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $53,573
- -26.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (30 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (26% 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 Carris Corporation Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 49 Main Street, Proctor, VT 05765
Phone: (802) 773-9111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carris Corporation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Employee Ownership Foundation ($36K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
488 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 488 grants of 488 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Vermont (26%), California (11%), North Carolina (11%), Texas (9%), and Connecticut (9%). The 2024 grants also included recipients in other states, including Indiana, Michigan, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carris Corporation Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 104 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 189% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $154K (2021) to $735K (2023). In 2024 it made 104 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Ownership Foundation Washington, DC | To support the collection of data and encourage objective research on employee ownership | $36,350 |
| Paramount Theater Rutland, VT | To support in holding events and performances for the community | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Table Madera, CA | To support in providing free meals to anyone who is hungry | $12,500 |
| Madera County Food Bank Madera, CA | To support in providing for the food needs of Madera county | $12,500 |
| Madera Rescue Mission Madera, CA | To Support in Providing Services for the Homeless | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross Burlington, VT | Response to Earthquakes in Turkey/Syria | $11,655 |
| Community Food Pantry of New Carlisle New Carlisle, IN | To support providing quality food to social services agencies | $11,000 |
| Red Bud Area Ministries Buchanan, MI | To support in providing food, clothing and other necessities to those in need in the community | $11,000 |
| American Cancer Society Williston, VT | To support cancer research, rides to appointments, and patient support | $10,000 |
| Josh Paul Ministries North Wilkesboro, NC | Support for Hurricane Helene Relief | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,573 | $425,000 | $444,254 | $444,086 | 104 | $444,086 | $3,113 |
| 2023 | $72,827 | $790,000 | $734,766 | $734,645 | 129 | $734,645 | $2,227 |
| 2022 | $17,593 | $425,000 | $416,508 | $416,333 | 107 | $416,333 | $657 |
| 2021 | $9,101 | $150,000 | $155,819 | $153,696 | 64 | $153,696 | $592 |
| 2020 | $14,920 | $150,000 | $179,491 | $179,349 | 84 | — | $1,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carris Corporation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, the Employee Ownership Foundation received support for collecting data and encouraging objective research on employee ownership, while the Paramount Theater received support for community events and performances.
Several grantees describe their own work as providing food or services to people in need. Madera County Food Bank says it provides supplementary and emergency food to low-income individuals, families, and seniors. Madera Rescue Mission says it serves people experiencing homelessness in Madera County, including through short-term housing and rehabilitation programs. The Arc FresnoMadera Counties says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become active members of their community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 104 grants totaling $444,086. Grants ranged from $400 to $36,350, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $36,350 to the Employee Ownership Foundation for research on employee ownership. Other notable grants included $25,000 to the Paramount Theater; $12,500 each to Holy Family Table, Madera County Food Bank, and Madera Rescue Mission; and $11,655 to the American Red Cross for earthquake response in Turkey and Syria. The foundation also awarded $10,000 to the American Cancer Society and $10,000 to The Arc FresnoMadera Counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Fitz-Gerald, Alberto Aguilar, and David Sunderland as directors.
Carris Corporation Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alberto Aguilar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Fitz-Gerald
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Sunderland
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Ferraro (2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Holden (2020) — Director
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 Carris Corporation Foundation
How much does Carris Corporation Foundation give each year?
Carris Corporation Foundation gave $444K across 104 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $735K across 129 grants.
What is Carris Corporation Foundation's typical grant size?
Carris Corporation Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,270, across 104 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carris Corporation Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Carris Corporation Foundation give grants?
Carris Corporation Foundation's top state is Vermont, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (11%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rutland, VT (6 grants), Madera, CA (5 grants), New Carlisle, IN (5 grants) and Springfield, MA (4 grants).
Does Carris Corporation Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Carris Corporation Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 104) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carris Corporation Foundation's largest grantees?
Carris Corporation Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Employee Ownership Foundation ($36,350), Paramount Theater ($25,000) and Holy Family Table ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carris Corporation Foundation?
Carris Corporation Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $444K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carris Corporation Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carris Corporation Foundation?
The foundation 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 Carris Corporation Foundation's EIN?
Carris Corporation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0326934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carris Corporation 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). Carris Corporation Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carris-corporation-foundation-morg_508630bbd155486c8aa128217eafed90
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