Milton Carpenter Foundation
Milton Carpenter Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brewster, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $20K.
Milton Carpenter Foundation at a glance
In short: Milton Carpenter Foundation gave $20K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $20,000
- -9.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +2.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Milton Carpenter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of Delaware ($4K). Together the top 8 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Milton Carpenter Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $45K (2020). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Lasell University Auburndale, MA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| SUNY Potsdam Potsdam, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| St Johns University New York, NY | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $253 | $24,405 | $20,000 | 8 | $23,064 | $1,872 |
| 2021 | $47,384 | $30 | $24,892 | $22,000 | 9 | $24,244 | $3,140 |
| 2020 | $72,246 | $2,070 | $48,971 | $45,250 | 18 | — | $4,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton Carpenter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milton Carpenter Foundation is led by Henrietta Lodge, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Henrietta Lodge
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Guarino
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Carbone
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Schweitzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Brooking
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Milton Carpenter Foundation
How much does Milton Carpenter Foundation give each year?
Milton Carpenter Foundation gave $20K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is Milton Carpenter Foundation's typical grant size?
Milton Carpenter Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,750, and its average grant was $2,500, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Milton Carpenter Foundation give grants?
Milton Carpenter Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (20%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Milton Carpenter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Milton Carpenter Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Milton Carpenter Foundation's largest grantees?
Milton Carpenter Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of Delaware ($4,000), Dutchess Community College ($3,000) and Lasell University ($3,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Milton Carpenter Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Milton Carpenter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Milton Carpenter Foundation's EIN?
Milton Carpenter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1102502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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