The Carr Foundation Inc
The Carr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, it reported 53 grants totaling $687,000, with 93% of grant dollars going to recipients in Alaska.
The Carr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Carr Foundation Inc gave $687K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Alaska. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $687,000
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,962
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,323,012
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (12 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Carr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 240408, Anchorage, AK 99524
Phone: (907) 290-1122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant House Alaska ($110K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 256 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, 4% to Washington, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Carr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 53 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $501K (2021) to $687K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $687K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Alaska Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $110,000 |
| Mountain View Health Services Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Wasilla Area Seniors Inc Wasilla, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Holy Rosary Academy Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood GNHAIK Seattle, WA | Support General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Bean's Cafe Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Facing Foster Care Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Trugame Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Anchorage Park Foundation Anchorage, AK | Support General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
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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 | $12,323,012 | $1,095,106 | $834,765 | $687,000 | 53 | $687,000 | $885,289 | $593,372 |
| 2023 | $11,640,462 | $563,817 | $736,117 | $600,500 | 57 | $600,500 | $368,278 | $554,561 |
| 2022 | $10,675,116 | $813,565 | $743,883 | $610,000 | 58 | $610,000 | $673,679 | $554,417 |
| 2021 | $12,525,097 | $1,047,188 | $602,284 | $500,500 | 42 | $502,735 | $930,995 | $589,548 |
| 2020 | $11,346,777 | $159,198 | $647,755 | $539,000 | 46 | — | $169,429 | $511,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $593K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Mountain View Health Services describes its mission as providing comprehensive, affordable health care to people in need, while Wasilla Area Seniors says it aims to help seniors live independently. Bean’s Cafe describes its work as providing meals, social service referrals, and a safe place for people in need.
Other 2024 recipients include arts organizations. The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts describes its purpose as making the arts accessible, and the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra says it supports, produces, and promotes symphonic music in the Anchorage area. Anchorage Park Foundation describes its work as mobilizing support and resources for Anchorage parks, trails, and recreation opportunities; Anchorage Youth Court describes a peer-led juvenile justice system.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $687,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $110,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $110,000 to Covenant House Alaska, $60,000 to Mountain View Health Services, and $30,000 to Wasilla Area Seniors Inc. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Holy Rosary Academy and Planned Parenthood GNHAIK, and $20,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Bean’s Cafe, Facing Foster Care, and TruGame. The stated purpose for these grants was support of general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lauren Blanchett as president and treasurer, Nathan Carr as vice president, Jacqueline Carr as secretary, and Collin Agni and Claire Agni as directors.
The Carr Foundation Inc is led by Lauren A. Blanchett, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren A. Blanchett
President & Treasurer
President & Director → President & T, 2021
President & T → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Agni
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collin Agni
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline K. Carr
Secretary
Treasurer, Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan K. Carr
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Carr Foundation Inc
How much does The Carr Foundation Inc give each year?
The Carr Foundation Inc gave $687K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $601K across 57 grants.
What is The Carr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Carr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,962, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Carr Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Carr Foundation Inc give grants?
The Carr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alaska: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (41 grants), Wasilla, AK (3 grants) and Soldotna, AK (2 grants).
Does The Carr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Carr Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Carr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant House Alaska ($110,000), Mountain View Health Services ($60,000) and Wasilla Area Seniors Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carr Foundation Inc?
The Carr Foundation Inc reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $687K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $593K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carr Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Carr Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Carr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0135110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Carr Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Carr Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-carr-foundation-inc-morg_36215ea44d7c44e1b2525dca767349ca
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