Carver Foundation Inc
Carver Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Germantown, Maryland. Its website says it supports organizations working in conservation and animal welfare, youth and education, and social impact.
Carver Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Carver Foundation Inc gave $144K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Maryland. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,096
- +45.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +56.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,003
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,155,607
- +10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (16 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carver Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 12004 Amber Ridge Circle, Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: (740) 591-8579
Website: https://thecarverfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carver Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue ($10K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 43% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (16%), Texas (11%), Connecticut (7%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carver Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 36 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2022) to $144K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue Key Largo, FL | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| The Banner School Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium) Mystic, CT | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Frederick County Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network Galveston, TX | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Alexandria, VA | Program andadministrative support | $5,181 |
| Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Dallas, TX | Program andadministrative support | $5,163 |
| Best Buddies International Miami, FL | Program andadministrative support | $5,145 |
| After the Races Rising Sun, MD | Program andadministrative support | $5,125 |
| Days End Horse Farm & Rescue Woodbine, MD | Program andadministrative support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,155,607 | $226,488 | $167,689 | $144,096 | 36 | — | $164,909 | $95,681 |
| 2024 | $1,951,786 | $43,900 | $120,774 | $99,071 | 23 | $99,071 | $164,465 | $92,144 |
| 2023 | $1,782,958 | $43,502 | $122,238 | $100,889 | 36 | $100,889 | $29,749 | $87,863 |
| 2022 | $1,776,938 | $37,475 | $92,210 | $74,146 | 26 | $74,146 | $23,172 | $87,192 |
| 2021 | $1,988,977 | $1,988,977 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carver Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — 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 website describes grantmaking intended to support compassion and inclusion, animal well-being, creativity and diverse voices, ecosystem protection, and young people’s development. Its stated funding priorities are social impact, youth and education, and conservation and animal welfare.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. The Banner School says it provides a nurturing, challenging learning environment for children in the Frederick, Maryland area; United Way of Frederick County says it mobilizes community support to improve lives. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society describes its mission as protecting marine wildlife and ecosystems, while the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas says it assists refugees and people affected by human rights violations and other harms. Best Buddies International says it creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and After the Races says it rescues and rehabilitates racehorses and finds them adoptive homes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $144,096. Grant amounts ranged from $410 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue, The Banner School, Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium), United Way of Frederick County, and Turtle Island Restoration Network. Other 2025 recipients included Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ($5,181), Human Rights Initiative of North Texas ($5,163), and Best Buddies International ($5,145).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bridget Carver as president, Guy Carver as secretary, and William Wyatt as treasurer.
Carver Foundation Inc is led by Bridget Carver, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bridget Carver
President
President → Predident, 2022
Predident → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Wyatt
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Guy Carver
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Guy (2021) — Carver
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Carver Foundation Inc
How much does Carver Foundation Inc give each year?
Carver Foundation Inc gave $144K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 23 grants.
What is Carver Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Carver Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,003, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carver Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Carver Foundation Inc give grants?
Carver Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (8 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Carver Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Carver Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program andadministrative support" (36 grants).
Who are Carver Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Carver Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue ($10,000), The Banner School ($10,000) and Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium) ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carver Foundation Inc?
Carver Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What does Carver Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes grantmaking intended to support compassion and inclusion, animal well-being, creativity and diverse voices, ecosystem protection, and young people’s development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carver Foundation Inc?
Carver Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check thecarverfoundation.com for any change to that policy.
How much is Carver Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Carver Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $96K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Carver Foundation Inc's EIN?
Carver Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3531981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Carver 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Carver Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carver-foundation-inc-morg_6a70211743f347588935f5f67fde2eb4
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