The Carter Family Foundation
The Carter Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $152K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $7K.
The Carter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carter Family Foundation gave $7K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $935.857), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,551
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $936
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $151,681
- +63.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Carter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Annapolis Maritime Museum ($1K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,151), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carter Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 132% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Maritime Museum Annapolis, MD | Box of Rain Support | $1,450 |
| Grassroots Crisis Intervention Cent Columbia, MD | General Support | $1,200 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,151 |
| The Light House Annapolis, MD | General Support | $1,050 |
| Gonzaga College High School Washington, DC | Erik Kristesen Mem Scholarship Fund | $800 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel School Vienna, VA | Wildcat Fimd Support | $650 |
| University of New England Portland, ME | General Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,681 | $15,267 | $9,509 | $6,551 | 7 | $6,551 | $6,417 |
| 2023 | $92,817 | $1,059 | $1,218 | — | — | — | $3,535 |
| 2022 | $42,333 | $2,429 | $6,942 | $4,200 | 7 | $4,200 | $3,050 |
| 2021 | $90,849 | $4,377 | $3,545 | $2,820 | 6 | $2,820 | $4,101 |
| 2020 | $72,498 | $46 | $510 | — | — | — | $2,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carter Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David G. Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodger B. Carter Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katharine B. Carter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodger B. Carter
Manager
On filings since 2020
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 Carter Family Foundation
How much does The Carter Family Foundation give each year?
The Carter Family Foundation gave $7K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Carter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,050, and its average grant was $936, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carter Family Foundation give grants?
The Carter Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (2 grants).
Does The Carter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Carter Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Annapolis Maritime Museum ($1,450), Grassroots Crisis Intervention Cent ($1,200) and The Light House ($1,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,151), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carter Family Foundation?
The Carter Family Foundation reported $152K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Carter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Carter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0660673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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