Greg Carr Foundation Inc
Greg Carr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Carr Foundation describes itself as an Idaho-based human development organization supporting economic growth in Africa and education in the United States.
Greg Carr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greg Carr Foundation Inc gave $10.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10.0M), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,038,604
- +53.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -96.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,038,604
- +4034.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,038,604
- Total assets
- $53,844,136
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Greg Carr Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- On form.
- Deadline
- On form.
- Contact
Application contact: Gregory C Carr
Mailing address: 313 North Water Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 529-4785
Website: https://thecarrfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greg Carr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Attachment ($10.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 125 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its support as spanning economic growth in Africa and education in the United States. Its website describes work at Gorongosa National Park in central Mozambique and support for organizations in Idaho. In 2024, all reported grant dollars were attributed to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greg Carr Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 734% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2020) to $10.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment Idaho Falls, ID | Exempt Purposes | $10,038,604 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,844,136 | $34,356,136 | $11,900,530 | $10,038,604 | 1 | $11,728,830 | $10,571,757 | $1,596,939 |
| 2023 | $33,692,522 | $6,644,290 | $8,103,568 | $6,555,944 | 27 | $8,062,489 | $1,457,328 | $1,583,061 |
| 2022 | $32,969,875 | $6,162,250 | $9,405,433 | $7,983,600 | 30 | $9,347,490 | $5,151,155 | $1,668,981 |
| 2021 | $40,032,587 | $6,894,106 | $9,528,208 | $8,233,891 | 34 | $9,393,939 | $6,595,391 | $1,948,480 |
| 2020 | $45,330,213 | $11,248,432 | $7,829,450 | $5,967,784 | 33 | — | $7,234,738 | $1,946,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greg Carr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — 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 its broad areas of support as economic growth in Africa and education in the United States. It does not state a separate formal mission.
The organizations and projects described on the foundation’s website have distinct purposes. The Gorongosa Project restores and manages Gorongosa National Park and works on sustainable development in nearby communities. The Museum of Idaho says it engages, educates, and enlightens through exhibits, collections, and informal learning in the humanities and sciences. The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights describes the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial as an educational park and classroom for schoolchildren.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $10,038,604. The filing identifies the recipient as “See Attachment,” in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and gives the purpose as exempt purposes. The 2023 filing reported 27 grants totaling $6,555,944; the 2022 filing reported 30 grants totaling $7,983,600.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says applicants should obtain a formal submission package from the address listed on the filing and contact Gregory C. Carr. The filing states that deadlines are “on form.” It limits the corporation’s purposes to charitable, educational, and scientific activities that qualify for federal tax exemption under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The foundation also reports direct charitable activities: a Gorongosa Project, Inc. exhibit and maintenance of the Museum of Idaho’s library and building.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory C. Carr as president and director, and Ryan P. Kirkham as treasurer and secretary.
Greg Carr Foundation Inc is led by Gregory C. Carr, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory C. Carr
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan P Kirkham
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Ryan P Kirkham (Treasurer/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Greg Carr Foundation Inc
How much does Greg Carr Foundation Inc give each year?
Greg Carr Foundation Inc gave $10.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 27 grants.
How large is Greg Carr Foundation Inc?
Greg Carr Foundation Inc reported $53.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greg Carr Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its broad areas of support as economic growth in Africa and education in the United States. It does not state a separate formal mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greg Carr Foundation Inc?
Greg Carr Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thecarrfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Greg Carr Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation describes its support as spanning economic growth in Africa and education in the United States. Its website describes work at Gorongosa National Park in central Mozambique and support for organizations in Idaho. In 2024, all reported grant dollars were attributed to recipients in Idaho.
What is Greg Carr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greg Carr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0564755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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