Carter's Kids Inc
Carter's Kids Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Traverse City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $131K.
Carter's Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Carter's Kids Inc gave $131K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,795
- +991.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,795
- +991.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $130,795
- Total assets
- $193,148
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Carter's Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ryan Family YMCA ($131K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Carter's Kids Inc gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $234K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Family YMCA Fort Worth, TX | Playground Build | $130,795 |
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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 | $193,148 | $164,467 | $169,093 | $130,795 | 1 | $130,795 | — | $7,042 |
| 2023 | $197,774 | $155,009 | $30,920 | $11,980 | 1 | $11,980 | $9 | $4,441 |
| 2022 | $77,403 | $153,657 | $295,838 | $234,308 | 3 | $234,308 | — | $10,444 |
| 2021 | $216,407 | $240,721 | $83,117 | $67,798 | 2 | $67,798 | — | $4,096 |
| 2020 | $58,953 | $79,505 | $77,048 | $38,029 | 1 | — | $11 | $4,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carter's Kids Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carter's Kids Inc is led by Quay Chilcott, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Quay Chilcott
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$26K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Carter Oosterhouse
President
President & Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisol Metcalfe
Director of Development
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Lovett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sienna Oosterhouse
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to Quay Chilcott (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Carter's Kids Inc
How much does Carter's Kids Inc give each year?
Carter's Kids Inc gave $131K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Carter's Kids Inc?
Carter's Kids Inc reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carter's Kids Inc?
Carter's Kids Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Traverse City, MI. It holds $193K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Carter's Kids Inc operate?
Carter's Kids Inc has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, Texas.
What is Carter's Kids Inc's EIN?
Carter's Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5848484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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