Carter Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLaguna Beach, California · EIN 20-4008923 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$400K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$659K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $100,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Minds Inc | Pinole, CA | To support early education | $100,000 |
| The Athenian School | Danville, CA | To fund the mark carter scholarship | $100,000 |
| Seo Scholars | New York, NY | To support early education | $50,000 |
| UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine | Davis, CA | To support integrative medicine services | $50,000 |
| UC Regents - Cal Athletics Development | Berkeley, CA | To fund the football strategic opportunity and excellence fund | $50,000 |
| Tahoe Institute for Natural Science | Incline Village, NV | Advancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the tahoe region | $35,000 |
| Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary | Santa Ysabel, CA | To support the care of rescue horses | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $235,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349102447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4008923
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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