Carl E Danforth Fund
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 01-6009431 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$71K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$3,525
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,820 and $7,051.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $17,627 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted general | $14,101 |
| Mt Hope Cemetery | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $7,051 |
| United Way of Eastern Maine | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $7,051 |
| Bangor Theological Seminary | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $4,230 |
| Good Samaritan Agency | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $3,525 |
| Bangor Fuel Society | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $3,525 |
| Sunshine Club for Children | Presque Isle, ME | Unrestricted general | $3,525 |
| Masonic Charities | Holden, ME | Unrestricted general | $3,525 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted general | $2,820 |
| Bangor Humane Society | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted general | $2,115 |
| Town of Lagrange | Lagrange, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,410 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,505 | 12 |
| 2023 | $58,492 | 12 |
| 2022 | $111,464 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642109349101259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6009431
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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