Carroll Family Foundation Inc
Carroll Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its stated purpose is to support education and raise funds for improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric liver disease and disorders, particularly for adolescents. The foundation’s website also describes support for underserved communities.
Carroll Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Carroll Family Foundation Inc gave $545K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in North Carolina. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $545,305
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,947
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,207,566
- +59.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (82% 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 Carroll Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 201 North Elm Street 201, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 274-8531
Website: https://thecarrollfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carroll Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JDRF ($364K). Together the top 10 received $543K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 77 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (82%) and Florida (18%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carroll Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 60% 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 $340K (2021) to $957K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $545K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDRF Greensboro, NC | Community Benefit & Enrichment | $364,400 |
| Family Church of West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Religious Activities | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Community Benefit & Enrichment | $25,000 |
| Family Services of the Piedmont Jamestown, NC | Community Benefit & Enrichment | $13,955 |
| The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Promotion of the Arts | $10,000 |
| Welfare Reform Liason Project Inc Greensboro, NC | Community Benefit & Enrichment | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC | Community Benefit & Enrichment | $7,000 |
| Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church Mayodan, NC | Religious Activities | $5,200 |
| Tabitha Ministry Summerfield, NC | Religious Activities | $5,000 |
| One Step Further Inc Greensboro, NC | Community Benefit & Enrichment | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,207,566 | $1,000,000 | $552,109 | $545,305 | 13 | $545,305 | $23,932 |
| 2023 | $759,675 | — | $958,548 | $957,175 | 19 | $957,175 | $55,937 |
| 2022 | $1,718,223 | $1,000,000 | $417,397 | $416,535 | 15 | $416,535 | $43,401 |
| 2021 | $1,135,620 | $1,000,000 | $340,077 | $340,077 | 13 | $340,077 | $15,374 |
| 2020 | $475,697 | $600,000 | $540,515 | $540,515 | 17 | — | $13,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carroll Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K 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’s stated mission is to help young people affected by liver disease or disorders live fulfilling, sustainable lives and to help them feel supported. Its website says it aims to provide educational and developmental resources, family support services, and funding toward enhanced prevention, diagnostic services, and treatments.
Its 2024 grants included community benefit and enrichment, religious activities, and promotion of the arts. Among the grantees, The Arc of Greensboro says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, services, programs, and education. One Step Further describes its work as providing sentencing alternatives, victim restitution, conflict resolution, and mediation, as well as addressing community nutrition needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $545,305. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $364,400, with a median of $7,000. The largest grants included $364,400 to JDRF in Greensboro for community benefit and enrichment, $100,000 to Family Church of West Palm Beach for religious activities, and $25,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro for community benefit and enrichment. Other listed recipients included Family Services of the Piedmont ($13,955), The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro ($10,000), and Welfare Reform Liason Project Inc ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies DeMarre Carroll as its founder and Iesha Carroll as its president.
Carroll Family Foundation Inc is led by Roy E Carroll II, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy E Carroll II
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Y Carroll
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Carroll
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayleigh Carroll
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Carroll Snyder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Curtis L. Nichols (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Patsy R. Carroll (2020–2021) — 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 Carroll Family Foundation Inc
How much does Carroll Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Carroll Family Foundation Inc gave $545K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $957K across 19 grants.
What is Carroll Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Carroll Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $41,947, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carroll Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Carroll Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Carroll Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (8 grants).
Does Carroll Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Carroll Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Benefit & Enrichment" (8 grants) and "Religious Activities" (4 grants).
Who are Carroll Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Carroll Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include JDRF ($364,400), Family Church of West Palm Beach ($100,000) and Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carroll Family Foundation Inc?
Carroll Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $545K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carroll Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help young people affected by liver disease or disorders live fulfilling, sustainable lives and to help them feel supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carroll Family Foundation Inc?
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 Carroll Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Carroll Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0852518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carroll Family Foundation Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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