Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation
The Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation is a private foundation based in Eastsound, Washington, established in 2007 as a successor to the Carper Foundation. Founded by longtime Orcas Island residents Daniel and Margaret Carper, who have owned property on the island since 1995, the foundation supports community organizations, environmental conservation, and cultural initiatives primarily in the Pacific Northwest.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$427K
+47.1% YoY
Grant Count
18
-28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+104.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a public website or published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation prioritizes:
- Community Development: Grants primarily serve organizations supporting communities on Orcas Island, including local food banks, senior centers, and community resource centers.
- Environmental and Wildlife Conservation: The environment and protection of vulnerable species are areas of strong interest, with grants tending to prioritize organizations on Orcas Island.
- Education: Funding extends to educational initiatives.
- Arts and Culture: The foundation supports arts and cultural organizations.
The foundation also makes grants to select national organizations outside of Washington.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a website. Grantseekers can send an introductory letter to begin the application process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Orcas Island and Washington State. While most grants support organizations on Orcas Island, the foundation also funds environmental and community causes throughout Washington State. A limited number of grants have been made to national organizations outside of Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $2,067,178
- Total Giving: $426,702
- Total Revenues: $454,473
- Total Expenses: $433,187
- Average Grant Amount: Not specified in available data
- Median Grant Amount: Not specified in available data
Historical Context: The foundation's revenue structure shifted significantly in 2024, with total grants and contributions declining from $300,000 in 2023 to $0 in 2024, suggesting a change in funding patterns or timing of contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,067,178 | $2,045,892 | $1,943,381 |
| Revenue | $454,473 | $398,859 | $327,423 |
| Expenses | $433,187 | $296,348 | $298,308 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $428,094 | $291,350 | $290,406 |
| Net Investment Income | $449,380 | $93,861 | $52,424 |
| Distributable Amount | $213,972 | $175,715 | $316,043 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Daniel E. Carper (Governor/Founder)
- Margaret Carper (Governor/Founder)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL E CARPER | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| MARGARET A CARPER | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's most recent grantmaking activity reflects continued commitment to Orcas Island organizations. In 2024, the largest grant of $136,702 went to The Funhouse Commons, a youth-focused community learning center on Orcas Island that provides mentorship and after-school programming. Other 2024 grants supported the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, local community resource centers, and the Orcas Island Food Bank.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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