The Carr Foundation Inc
The Carr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska, established in 1990. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a volunteer board and no paid staff. The foundation supports philanthropic activities across multiple states, with a particular focus on Roman Catholic organizations, education, the arts, and social services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.3M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$687K
+14.4% YoY
Grant Count
53
-7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+23.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Roman Catholic organizations and Christianity
- Education, including higher education
- Arts and culture, including performing arts, music, and opera
- Human services
- Social services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 57 grants totaling $601,000 in the most recent fiscal year. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$1,000–$110,000
Average Grant
$43
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple states, including:
- Alaska
- California
- Connecticut
- Pennsylvania
- Washington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $11,640,462
- Total revenue: $563,817
- Total expenses: $736,117
- Investment income and dividends: $270,166
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $260,123
Contact Information:
- Phone: 907-290-1122
- Address: PO Box 240408, Anchorage, AK 99524-0408
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,323,012 | $11,640,462 | $10,675,116 |
| Revenue | $1,095,106 | $563,817 | $813,565 |
| Expenses | $834,765 | $736,117 | $743,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $687,000 | $600,500 | $610,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $885,289 | $368,278 | $673,679 |
| Distributable Amount | $593,372 | $554,561 | $554,417 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board with no compensation:
- Lauren Blanchett – President and Treasurer
- Nathan Carr – Vice President
- Jacqueline Carr – Secretary
- Collin Agni – Director
- Claire Agni – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BLANCHETT | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NATHAN CARR | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JACQUELINE CARR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| COLLIN AGNI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CLAIRE AGNI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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