Carver Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGermantown, Maryland · EIN 87-3531981 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
52% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue | Key Largo, FL | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| The Banner School | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium) | Mystic, CT | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Galveston, TX | Program andadministrative support | $10,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Alexandria, VA | Program andadministrative support | $5,181 |
| Human Rights Initiative of North Texas | Dallas, TX | Program andadministrative support | $5,163 |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL | Program andadministrative support | $5,145 |
| After the Races | Rising Sun, MD | Program andadministrative support | $5,125 |
| Days End Horse Farm & Rescue | Woodbine, MD | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Wolf Sanctuary of Pa | Lititz, PA | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project Inc | Marathon, FL | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Vervet Monkey Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Owl Moon Raptor Center | Boyds, MD | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Elephant Aid International | Attapulgus, GA | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Endangered Ark | Hugo, OK | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Gentle Giants | Mount Airy, MD | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Chords of Courage | Washington, DC | Program andadministrative support | $5,000 |
| Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary | Poolesville, MD | Program andadministrative support | $3,000 |
| Hearts of the Herd | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $3,000 |
| The Lucy School | Middleton, MD | Program andadministrative support | $3,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $3,000 |
| 2Nd Chance Wildlife | Clarksburg, MD | Program andadministrative support | $2,725 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter | Baltimore, MD | Program andadministrative support | $2,500 |
| Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation | Lauderhill, FL | Program andadministrative support | $2,500 |
| Boysgirls Club of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $1,023 |
| Living Water Ministries | Walkersville, MD | Program andadministrative support | $1,000 |
| Amplified Change | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $1,000 |
| Lifehub Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | Program andadministrative support | $1,000 |
| Nova Wild | Vienna, VA | Program andadministrative support | $1,000 |
| Peletonia | Columbus, OH | Program andadministrative support | $1,000 |
| The Giving Group | Burien, WA | Program andadministrative support | $824 |
| Maryland Deaf Community | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $500 |
| Andrea's House | Frederick, MD | Program andadministrative support | $500 |
| Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Ctr | Laurel, MS | Program andadministrative support | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Program andadministrative support | $410 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,096 | 36 |
| 2024 | $99,071 | 23 |
| 2023 | $100,889 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100745
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3531981
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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