The Carpenter's Fund Inc
The Carpenter's Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Carpenter's Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Carpenter's Fund Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $65K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $64,971
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $64,971
- Median grant
- $64,971
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Carpenter's Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Childrens Nutrition Program of Haiti ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Nutrition Program of Haiti Chattanooga, TN | Liquidating Distribution to Non Profit | $64,971 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $66,769 | $64,971 | 1 | $17,801 | $1,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carpenter's Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carpenter's Fund Inc is led by James C. Hudson Jr., President on the 2020 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
James C. Hudson Jr.
President
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rodgers
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Father Carter Paden III
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Thurston
Vestry Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clark
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
U. Kay Whaley
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Carpenter's Fund Inc
How much does The Carpenter's Fund Inc give each year?
The Carpenter's Fund Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Carpenter's Fund Inc?
The Carpenter's Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does The Carpenter's Fund Inc operate?
The Carpenter's Fund Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
How much is The Carpenter's Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Carpenter's Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Carpenter's Fund Inc's EIN?
The Carpenter's Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0590522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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