Robin and Lou Carter Family
Robin and Lou Carter Family is a private foundation, based in Corpus Christi, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $491K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $47K.
Robin and Lou Carter Family at a glance
In short: Robin and Lou Carter Family gave $25K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,920
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,460
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,460
- Total assets
- $490,584
- +6.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Robin and Lou Carter Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Los Mestenos Career Academy ($12K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robin and Lou Carter Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $25K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Mestenos Career Academy Falfurrias, TX | General Operantions | $12,460 |
| Raices Corpus Christi, TX | Gernal Operations | $12,460 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $490,584 | $65,060 | $33,996 | $24,920 | 2 | $24,920 | $46,861 | $25,631 |
| 2025 | $459,520 | $33,791 | $28,156 | $22,000 | 2 | $22,000 | $27,114 | $24,947 |
| 2024 | $453,885 | $89,526 | $26,786 | $22,000 | 3 | $22,000 | $84,836 | $21,972 |
| 2023 | $391,145 | $11,542 | $25,918 | $21,000 | 3 | $21,000 | $6,881 | $22,063 |
| 2022 | $405,521 | $124,360 | $21,753 | $17,000 | 2 | $17,000 | $18,503 | $21,213 |
| 2021 | $332,240 | $-4,143 | $22,767 | $18,000 | 2 | — | $581 | $19,106 |
| 2020 | $358,799 | $-2,869 | $27,353 | $22,300 | 5 | — | $4,763 | $18,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robin and Lou Carter Family reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robin and Lou Carter Family is led by Robin Carter, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robin Carter
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glenn Mayo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louie A. Carter
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Milam Pettus III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Pettus Mayo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn Browning Pettus
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Robin and Lou Carter Family
How much does Robin and Lou Carter Family give each year?
Robin and Lou Carter Family gave $25K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
How large is Robin and Lou Carter Family?
Robin and Lou Carter Family reported $491K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Robin and Lou Carter Family operate?
Robin and Lou Carter Family has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Robin and Lou Carter Family's EIN?
Robin and Lou Carter Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0804595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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