The Robert and Bessie Carter
The Robert and Bessie Carter is a private foundation, based in Henrico, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Robert and Bessie Carter at a glance
In short: The Robert and Bessie Carter gave $32K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,000
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,000
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $228,913
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 Robert and Bessie Carter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Garden Club of Virginia ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Robert and Bessie Carter gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Garden Club of Virginia Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $32,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,913 | $37,926 | $40,660 | $32,000 | 1 | $33,340 | $30,905 | $34,175 |
| 2024 | $231,647 | $28,432 | $38,964 | $31,000 | 1 | $32,275 | $21,968 | $30,864 |
| 2023 | $242,179 | $30,621 | $39,554 | $31,800 | 1 | $33,015 | $24,682 | $28,739 |
| 2022 | $251,112 | $47,801 | $35,677 | $27,500 | 1 | $28,680 | $41,411 | $30,665 |
| 2021 | $238,988 | $42,979 | $32,495 | $25,500 | 1 | — | $37,409 | $26,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Bessie Carter reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert and Bessie Carter is led by John B. Carter, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Carter
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew B. Carter
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer As Needed → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robert and Bessie Carter
How much does The Robert and Bessie Carter give each year?
The Robert and Bessie Carter gave $32K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
How large is The Robert and Bessie Carter?
The Robert and Bessie Carter reported $229K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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.
Where does The Robert and Bessie Carter operate?
The Robert and Bessie Carter has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Robert and Bessie Carter's EIN?
The Robert and Bessie Carter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1254224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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