Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to charitable organizations concerned with environmental and conservation causes or the welfare and preservation of animals, including disease research.
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn at a glance
In short: Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $126K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,130,280
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,587
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $13,944,044
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (67% 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 Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit written requests to Christine E Carlstrom. Awards are restricted to charitable organizations concerned with environmental and conservation causes or the welfare and preservation of animals, including disease research.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Christine E Carlstrom
Mailing address: C/O Ftc PO Box 55806, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: (617) 570-1265
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Draper Natural History Museum ($472K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 46 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming and 27% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining shares went to Washington state (3%), Montana (2%), and Florida (1%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% 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 $556K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Natural History Museum Cody, WY | General Purposes | $471,748 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Fund | $300,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming Lander, WY | General Purposes | $250,000 |
| Friends of a Legacy (Foal) Cody, WY | Friends of a Legacy | $30,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA Ridgefield, WA | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| The Anne K Taylor Fund Billings, MT | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Wild Animal Health Fund Jacksonville, FL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Wild Welfare US Houston, TX | General Purposes | $7,500 |
| Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | General Purposes | $6,032 |
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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 | $13,944,044 | $1,023,071 | $1,519,761 | $1,130,280 | 9 | $1,332,362 | $846,239 | $850,666 |
| 2023 | $14,440,735 | $852,241 | $1,306,284 | $945,614 | 9 | $1,138,309 | $645,216 | $791,964 |
| 2022 | $14,894,778 | $391,966 | $950,583 | $555,586 | 8 | $768,161 | $267,910 | $819,662 |
| 2021 | $15,453,452 | $3,754,260 | $1,268,206 | $742,106 | 9 | $1,004,649 | $3,539,089 | $877,561 |
| 2020 | $12,976,546 | $2,487,671 | $1,295,443 | $760,261 | 11 | — | $2,240,863 | $775,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn reported a distributable amount of $851K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies environmental and conservation causes, animal welfare and preservation, and disease research as areas for awards to charitable organizations.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of work supported. The African Wildlife Foundation says its mission is to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa, using strategies that bridge science, on-the-ground programs, education, and public policy. Big Life Foundation USA describes its work as partnering with local communities to protect iconic species and conserve habitat in the Greater Amboseli ecosystem. Wild Welfare US says it works to end the suffering of captive wild animals by bringing organizations and facilities together to improve animal welfare. Teton Raptor Center describes its mission as advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $1,130,280. Grants ranged from $6,032 to $471,748, with a median of $30,000.
The largest 2024 grants were $471,748 to Draper Natural History Museum for general purposes, $300,000 to African Wildlife Foundation for its general operating fund, and $250,000 to The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming for general purposes. Other grants included $30,000 to Friends of a Legacy and $30,000 to Big Life Foundation USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Colin Marshall, Thomas E Peckham, Louisa K Blodgett, and Christine E Carlstrom as trustees.
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colin Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Louisa K. Blodgett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Thomas E. Peckham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Christine E. Carlstrom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $59K, to Louisa K Blodgett (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn
How much does Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn give each year?
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $946K across 9 grants.
What is Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's typical grant size?
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $125,587, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn give grants?
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn gives mostly in Wyoming: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cody, WY (2 grants).
Does Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's largest grantees?
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Draper Natural History Museum ($471,748), African Wildlife Foundation ($300,000) and The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn?
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $851K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies environmental and conservation causes, animal welfare and preservation, and disease research as areas for awards to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn?
The filing says to submit written requests to Christine E Carlstrom. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's EIN?
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6726873. 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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