Carpenter Foundation - Theological Education Grant

Carpenter Foundation - Theological Education Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, established in 1975, supports graduate theological education grants for public charities in the U.S. and Canada. Following significant funding from its founders, the foundation aims to enhance theological education through targeted project support. It does not fund private secondary education or large public charities. This focus ensures that grants effectively contribute to the development and sustainability of theological programs.

Overview

E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation was formed in 1975 as the E. Rhodes Carpenter Foundation by E. Rhodes Carpenter, founder of the Richmond, Virginia based company now known as Carpenter Co. During Mr. Carpenter's lifetime, the Foundation made a few substantial gifts but for the most part had minimal assets. In accordance with Mr. Carpenter's wishes, the Foundation received significant funding following his death in 1980. His wife, Leona B. Carpenter, died a year later leaving substantial assets to the Foundation. In 1982, the name of the Foundation was changed to the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. The Foundation operates independently of and has no connection to Carpenter Co. Theological Education Grants The Foundation will consider grant requests in support of graduate theological education from United States and Canadian organizations which are public charities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation will consider grant requests in support of graduate theological education from United States and Canadian organizations which are public charities.Grants are made for specific projects, programs and operating support.

Ineligibility

The Foundation generally will not consider requests to support private secondary education, individuals, local religious congregations, or large public charities, e.g., the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, United Way, etc. The Foundation generally will not transfer funds from its endowment to the endowment of another organization.