Pat and Gerry Carroll

Foundation · Grantmaker Birmingham, MI EIN: 20-5989392

Pat and Gerry Carroll is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K.

Key facts about Pat and Gerry Carroll

EIN: 20-5989392
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $20,848
Grants made (2023): 3
Average grant: $6,949
Median grant: $5,000
Primary geography: Michigan (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who Pat and Gerry Carroll funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Pat and Gerry Carroll's 3 itemized 2023 grants were Michigan (76%) and Georgia (24%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Pat and Gerry Carroll gives

Giving fell 72% from 2020 to 2023. Method
In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$21K

-90.3% YoY

Grant Count

-94.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+67.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pat and Gerry Carroll reported a distributable amount of $818 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Pat and Gerry Carroll

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $16K (76%)

Georgia $5K (24%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Alaska California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas

Cities

DetroitAnn ArborBloomfield HillsBoyne CityWashingtonBirminghamLivoniaNaplesRoswellSouthfieldDrydenEllicott CityEvansvilleFairbanksGarrisonGrand RapidsHollyNew YorkSpringfieldWest Point

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$21,111	$181,122
Revenue	$76	$57,596	$66,562
Expenses	$21,187	$217,607	$121,139
Qualifying Distributions	$20,848	$215,617	$107,050
Net Investment Income	—	$55,552	$54,987
Distributable Amount	$818	$8,218	$16,528

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

145 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Holy Name Catholic Church ($10,848), Boyne Valley Catholic Community-St Matthews Church ($5,000), Legionaries of Christ ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH Birmingham, MI	GENERAL FUND	$10,848
BOYNE VALLEY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY-ST MATTHEWS CHURCH Boyne City, MI	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
LEGIONARIES OF CHRIST Roswell, GA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Patrick J Carroll	President/Treasurer	1	—
Geraldine B Carroll	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pat and Gerry Carroll?

Pat and Gerry Carroll is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Birmingham, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Pat and Gerry Carroll operate?

Pat and Gerry Carroll has awarded grants in Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas.

What size grants does Pat and Gerry Carroll award?

In 2023, Pat and Gerry Carroll awarded 3 grants totaling $21K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Pat and Gerry Carroll required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Pat and Gerry Carroll reported a distributable amount of $818 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.