Mary E Carnrick Foundation
The Mary E Carnrick Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Mary E Carnrick Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary E Carnrick Foundation gave $365K across 32 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. 3% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $365,000
- -57.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,406
- -58.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2023)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary E Carnrick Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that requests should be submitted to the Board of Directors. Award restrictions require the recipient to be an IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: A Stuart Mckaig Iii
Mailing address: 219 Greenwich Road, Charlotte Nc, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 365-0390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary E Carnrick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club ($20K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 169 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary E Carnrick Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2019) to $855K (2022). In 2023 it made 32 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Philips Academy Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mothers of Murdered Offspring Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alliance Center for Education Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ada Jenkins Center Davidson, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| In Reach Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,055 | $401,234 | $365,000 | 32 | $365,000 | $4,337 | — |
| 2022 | $406,710 | $264,307 | $878,123 | $855,000 | 31 | $865,000 | $18,350 | — |
| 2021 | $1,020,526 | $428,061 | $882,073 | $837,500 | 33 | $835,000 | $81,397 | — |
| 2020 | $1,474,511 | $313,188 | $534,872 | $525,000 | 37 | — | $25,419 | — |
| 2019 | $1,696,020 | $-204,428 | $304,377 | $277,500 | 36 | — | $10,174 | $94,427 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees’ stated missions reflect a range of services: Charlotte Family Housing works with families experiencing homelessness; Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation provides specialized care and support for people with cognitive impairment and movement disorders and their caregivers; and Alliance Center for Education describes providing education and support for children in need in partnership with their families. Other 2023 grantees described in the available information work in disability services, food assistance, and treatment and support for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $365,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $20,000 each to Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, Charlotte Family Housing, Philips Academy, and Mothers of Murdered Offspring. Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation, Alliance Center for Education, and Loaves & Fishes each received $15,000. Charlotte Family Housing’s stated mission is to support working families experiencing homelessness through shelter, housing, supportive services, and advocacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists A Stuart McKaig III, John Crawford, and William L Maxwell as directors.
Mary E Carnrick Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Crawford
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2023)
A Stuart McKaig III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to John Crawford (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mary E Carnrick Foundation
How much does Mary E Carnrick Foundation give each year?
Mary E Carnrick Foundation gave $365K across 32 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $855K across 31 grants.
What is Mary E Carnrick Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary E Carnrick Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,406, across 32 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary E Carnrick Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Mary E Carnrick Foundation give grants?
Mary E Carnrick Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (28 grants).
Does Mary E Carnrick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mary E Carnrick Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary E Carnrick Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary E Carnrick Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club ($20,000), Charlotte Family Housing ($20,000) and Philips Academy ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Mary E Carnrick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary E Carnrick Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that requests should be submitted to the Board of Directors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary E Carnrick Foundation's EIN?
Mary E Carnrick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2114068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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