Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp is a private foundation based in Antioch, Illinois. Its filing describes support for research, treatment, and assistance related to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart problems.
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp gave $120K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,529
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,241,509
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% 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 Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp
- How to Apply
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The foundation provides an application form. Its filing describes potential support for organizations or individuals, with awards administered at the board’s determination; the stated award purpose specifies 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- April 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- April 1, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Evelyn C Carter Foundation
Mailing address: 1058 Inverness Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60002
Phone: (847) 909-3130
Email: sleonard@carterpf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NCH Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 8% to Minnesota, 4% to Ohio, 3% to Florida, and 2% to New York. The listed grants also include recipients in Georgia, Texas, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp gives
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2024) to $163K (2022). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCH Foundation Arlington Heights, IL | Health Care | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Research | $10,000 |
| MPN Research Foundation Chicago, IL | Research | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Geneva, IL | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Excel Beyond B11 Dollars for Scholars Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Fox Valley Food for Health Geneva, IL | Health Care | $7,500 |
| Children's Oncology Services Chicago, IL | Health Care | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Foundation St Charles, IL | Health Care | $5,000 |
| Santiago Partnership Project Coshocton, OH | Health Care | $5,000 |
| Tri City Health Partnership St Charles, IL | Health Care | $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 | $3,241,509 | $80,715 | $219,425 | $120,000 | 34 | $185,004 | $76,332 | $170,247 |
| 2024 | $3,380,773 | $105,934 | $210,617 | $111,500 | 28 | $173,310 | $72,809 | $162,235 |
| 2023 | $3,484,902 | $172,807 | $215,815 | $124,500 | 1 | $181,382 | $142,402 | $161,477 |
| 2022 | $3,527,910 | $347,297 | $249,275 | $162,500 | 26 | $214,606 | $314,502 | $186,304 |
| 2021 | $3,997,683 | $162,330 | $235,214 | $157,500 | 26 | — | $134,789 | $181,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp reported a distributable amount of $170K 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 stated purpose is to provide a limited amount of grants for work advancing research, treatment, and assistance related to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart problems. Its application information describes grants for expenses related to an organization’s or individual’s needs; its award restrictions specify support for 501(c)(3) organizations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Fox Valley Food for Health describes its work as providing meals, nutrition education, and support to people and families dealing with serious health issues. Tri City Health Partnership says it provides free health care in Kane County, Illinois, to uninsured or underinsured individuals. Children’s Oncology Services describes camps and programs for children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve cancer research and patient support, children’s cancer research, and heart health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable awards included $15,000 to NCH Foundation for health care; $10,000 each to Alzheimer’s Association and MPN Research Foundation for research, and Northwestern Memorial Foundation for health care; and $7,500 each to Excel Beyond B11 Dollars for Scholars for scholarships and Fox Valley Food for Health for health care.
The foundation’s application information says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to an application form and says awards are determined by the board of directors. The filing lists no restrictions on awards, while specifying a purpose of grants to 501(c)(3) organizations advancing work related to the illnesses described above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scot A Leonard as director and president. It lists Jeannie Holtsford, Robert Dion, James Devine, and William Arendt as directors.
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp is led by Scot A. Leonard, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scot A. Leonard
Director & President
Director President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $70K (2025)
James Devine
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Dion
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Arendt
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeannie Holtsford
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeanine Holtsford (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Scot a Leonard (Director/President).
Frequently asked questions about Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp
How much does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp give each year?
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp gave $120K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 28 grants.
What is Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's typical grant size?
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,529, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp give grants?
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants), Geneva, IL (2 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and St Charles, IL (2 grants).
Does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (18 grants) and "Health Care" (15 grants).
Who are Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's largest grantees?
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's largest 2025 grantees include NCH Foundation ($15,000), Alzheimers Association ($10,000) and MPN Research Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp?
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide a limited amount of grants for work advancing research, treatment, and assistance related to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart problems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp?
The foundation provides an application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's EIN?
Evelyn C Carter Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4292352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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