Charles Wentz Carter Memorial
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial is a private foundation based in Oro Valley, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and individual recipients for purposes including teacher and instructor salaries, scholarships, student training, intern salaries, and school program voyages.
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial at a glance
In short: Charles Wentz Carter Memorial gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $363,692
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles Wentz Carter Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should submit a letter of request that includes a one-sentence summary, the amount requested, how the funds would be used and how the amount was determined, the period of use, how the request relates to the applicant’s mission and current activities, and how the program will be funded after foundation funding ends. If appropriate, the letter may request an exception to one or more of the filing’s requirements B, C, and D and explain why. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Harriet Wentz
Mailing address: 2136 N Blandena St, Portland, OR 97217
Phone: (601) 659-6737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Wentz Carter Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bright Futures for Youth ($12K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in California (40%), Massachusetts (17%), New Hampshire (12%), New York (11%), and Pennsylvania (9%). The listed grants also include recipients in Maine and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles Wentz Carter Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $70K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures for Youth Grass Valley, CA | Teacher Salaries | $12,000 |
| Education for All Childre Rye, NH | Student Scholarships | $8,400 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,500 |
| Pegasus Project Berkeley, CA | School Program Voyages | $7,500 |
| Spirit in Action Santa Cruz, CA | Student Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences-Drexelu Philadelphia, PA | Intern Salaries | $5,000 |
| Haitian Education and LDRSHP Progrm New York, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Clarke School for the Deaf Northampton, MA | Teachers' Salaries | $3,000 |
| George Stevens Academy Blue Hill, ME | Instructor Salaries | $2,900 |
| Arts Empowering Life New York, NY | Teacher Salaries | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $363,692 | $50,846 | $73,181 | $70,000 | 14 | $70,000 | $50,831 | $76,071 |
| 2024 | $386,027 | $60,802 | $64,647 | $62,450 | 16 | $62,450 | $60,619 | $70,019 |
| 2023 | $389,872 | $43,923 | $69,116 | $66,015 | 13 | $66,015 | $43,893 | $63,319 |
| 2022 | $414,815 | $63,950 | $72,379 | $70,450 | 13 | $70,450 | $63,912 | $65,120 |
| 2021 | $423,244 | $49,136 | $66,342 | $63,275 | 12 | $63,275 | $49,098 | $71,037 |
| 2020 | $440,450 | $61,961 | $61,149 | $59,600 | 12 | — | $61,912 | $62,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Wentz Carter Memorial reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education-related purposes, including salaries, scholarships, student training, and school programming.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Bright Futures for Youth says its mission is to help young people develop into self-sufficient adults through positive experiences, environments, and relationships. Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech describes its work providing Listening and Spoken Language services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. George Stevens Academy describes itself as an independent high school serving small towns on the coast of Maine. Northwest Schoolhouse says it provides financial support for projects restoring or maintaining historically and culturally significant buildings. Kimberton Waldorf School says it nurtures children according to Rudolf Steiner’s educational principles and builds a supportive, diverse community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $70,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported awards included $12,000 to Bright Futures for Youth for teacher salaries; $8,400 to Education for All Children for student scholarships; $7,500 to an individual recipient in Massachusetts for student training; $7,500 to Pegasus Project for school program voyages; and $7,000 to Spirit in Action for a student scholarship.
Other reported awards included $5,000 to the Academy of Natural Sciences-DrexelU for intern salaries, $5,000 to Haitian Education and Leadership Program for scholarships, and $5,000 to an individual recipient in North Carolina for scholarships. Clarke School for the Deaf received $3,000 for teachers’ salaries, George Stevens Academy received $2,900 for instructor salaries, Arts Empowering Life received $2,500 for teacher salaries, and Redwood Forest Friends Meeting received $1,700 for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriet B. Wentz as president, Charles R. Wentz as secretary, Helen Panitt and Cornelia Woodworth as board members, Kennard Woodworth as trustee and TR, Jeanne Marie Pierrelouis as trustee, Sarah Houchin as board member, and Ashley Pho as vice president.
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial is led by Harriet B. Wentz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harriet B. Wentz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kennard Woodworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanne Marie Pierrelouis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles R. Wentz
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Panitt
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Pho
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah Houchin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Cornelia Woodworth
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bess Cornelia Woodworth (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeanne Marir Peirrelouis (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Charles Wentz Carter Memorial
How much does Charles Wentz Carter Memorial give each year?
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 16 grants.
What is Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's typical grant size?
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Wentz Carter Memorial give grants?
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and New Hampshire (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles Wentz Carter Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's largest grantees?
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Bright Futures for Youth ($12,000), Education for All Childre ($8,400) and Pegasus Project ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Wentz Carter Memorial?
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial reported $364K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles Wentz Carter Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education-related purposes, including salaries, scholarships, student training, and school programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Wentz Carter Memorial?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's EIN?
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6395203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles Wentz Carter Memorial accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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