Larue Carter Childrens Fund
Larue Carter Childrens Fund is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Fishers, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $28K.
Larue Carter Childrens Fund at a glance
In short: Larue Carter Childrens Fund gave $28K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $5,600
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Larue Carter Childrens Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smile Train ($10K). Together the top 5 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Train New York, NY | Assist Children | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Chicago, IL | Assist Children | $9,000 |
| Gennesaret Free Clinic Indianapolis, IN | Assist Children | $7,000 |
| Brooks Place Indianapolis, IN | Assist Children | $1,000 |
| Westminster Neighborhood Svcs Indianapolis, IN | Assist Children | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $28,702 | $28,000 | 5 | $28,000 |
| 2023 | $28,702 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $28,702 | — | $49 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $38,507 | $12,651 | $8,229 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Larue Carter Childrens Fund is led by Thomas Farris, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Farris
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Farris (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Larue Carter Childrens Fund
How much does Larue Carter Childrens Fund give each year?
Larue Carter Childrens Fund gave $28K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Larue Carter Childrens Fund's typical grant size?
Larue Carter Childrens Fund's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $5,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larue Carter Childrens Fund give grants?
Larue Carter Childrens Fund's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (32%) and Indiana (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Larue Carter Childrens Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Larue Carter Childrens Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Children" (5 grants).
Who are Larue Carter Childrens Fund's largest grantees?
Larue Carter Childrens Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Smile Train ($10,000), Shriners Hospital ($9,000) and Gennesaret Free Clinic ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Larue Carter Childrens Fund?
Larue Carter Childrens Fund is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Fishers, IN.
What is Larue Carter Childrens Fund's EIN?
Larue Carter Childrens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3400939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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