The David and Dorothy Carpenter
The David and Dorothy Carpenter is a private foundation, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $642K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $32K.
The David and Dorothy Carpenter at a glance
In short: The David and Dorothy Carpenter gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,300
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,614
- -48.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $642,298
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David and Dorothy Carpenter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emily Dickinson Museum ($5K). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The David and Dorothy Carpenter gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 51% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $59K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Dickinson Museum Amherst, MA | Museum Support | $5,000 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | Program and Research Funding | $5,000 |
| Congressional Cemetery Washington, DC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Troupsburg Vol Fire Department Troupsburg, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mary Hoar Husted Scholarship Fund Woodhull, NY | Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Woodhull Fire Dept Woodhull, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Westport Vol EMS Westport, CT | Donation | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642,298 | $38,983 | $26,259 | $18,300 | 7 | $19,245 | $31,969 | $37,574 |
| 2024 | $614,688 | $30,489 | $66,324 | $55,500 | 11 | $37,205 | $22,217 | $35,177 |
| 2023 | $650,451 | $23,642 | $44,677 | $33,000 | 10 | $34,501 | $13,466 | $32,934 |
| 2022 | $671,486 | $50,165 | $71,556 | $59,000 | 13 | $60,500 | $39,109 | $35,537 |
| 2021 | $692,877 | $27,503 | $59,072 | $45,550 | 17 | $46,725 | $14,975 | $39,591 |
| 2020 | $724,446 | $9,465 | $53,131 | $39,600 | 18 | — | — | $39,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Dorothy Carpenter reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David and Dorothy Carpenter is led by Dorothy Carpenter, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dorothy Carpenter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David and Dorothy Carpenter
How much does The David and Dorothy Carpenter give each year?
The David and Dorothy Carpenter gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is The David and Dorothy Carpenter's typical grant size?
The David and Dorothy Carpenter's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,614, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David and Dorothy Carpenter give grants?
The David and Dorothy Carpenter gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodhull, NY (2 grants).
Does The David and Dorothy Carpenter give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Dorothy Carpenter's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
Who are The David and Dorothy Carpenter's largest grantees?
The David and Dorothy Carpenter's largest 2025 grantees include Emily Dickinson Museum ($5,000), Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ($5,000) and Congressional Cemetery ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David and Dorothy Carpenter?
The David and Dorothy Carpenter reported $642K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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.
What is The David and Dorothy Carpenter's EIN?
The David and Dorothy Carpenter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6951577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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