E Eugene Carter Foundation
E Eugene Carter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Women and girls, based in Arlington, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $387K. Net investment income was $474K.
E Eugene Carter Foundation at a glance
In short: E Eugene Carter Foundation gave $387K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), top state Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $387,246
- +81.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,321
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $58,400
- Total assets
- $3,272,695
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who E Eugene Carter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Kansas ($80K). Together the top 3 received $156K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($231,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 31 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How E Eugene Carter Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 $214K (2024) to $418K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $387K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $231,400 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | To Provide Scholarships | $80,000 |
| University of Illionois Chicago Chicago, IL | To Provide Scholarships | $47,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | To Provide Scholarships | $28,846 |
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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 | $3,272,695 | $478,744 | $412,347 | $387,246 | 7 | $412,347 | $473,627 | $419,488 |
| 2024 | $3,206,298 | $256,949 | $231,374 | $213,525 | 3 | $231,374 | $253,972 | $403,968 |
| 2023 | $3,180,723 | $214,157 | $349,183 | $339,401 | 6 | $349,183 | $214,157 | $355,171 |
| 2022 | $3,287,167 | $136,466 | $380,218 | $371,250 | 7 | $380,218 | $159,137 | $373,492 |
| 2021 | $3,436,002 | $202,665 | $429,730 | $417,538 | 8 | $429,730 | $202,665 | $406,557 |
| 2020 | $3,508,636 | $137,477 | $361,456 | $359,094 | 8 | — | $171,535 | $334,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Eugene Carter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $419K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E Eugene Carter Foundation is led by E. Eugene Carter, Chair & President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Eugene Carter
Chair & President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane ONeil (2020–2021) — Trustee & Secretary
- Former: John Aldridge (2020–2021) — Trustee & Treasurer
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 E Eugene Carter Foundation
How much does E Eugene Carter Foundation give each year?
E Eugene Carter Foundation gave $387K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $214K across 3 grants.
What is E Eugene Carter Foundation's typical grant size?
E Eugene Carter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $58,400, and its average grant was $55,321, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E Eugene Carter Foundation give grants?
E Eugene Carter Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (21%) and Massachusetts (15%).
Does E Eugene Carter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on E Eugene Carter Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are E Eugene Carter Foundation's largest grantees?
E Eugene Carter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Kansas ($80,000), University of Illionois Chicago ($47,000) and University of Texas at San Antonio ($28,846), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($231,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Eugene Carter Foundation?
E Eugene Carter Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $412K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $419K (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 is E Eugene Carter Foundation?
E Eugene Carter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Women and girls, based in Arlington, MA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is E Eugene Carter Foundation's EIN?
E Eugene Carter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1829253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work E Eugene Carter Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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