Charles Wentz Carter Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderOro Valley, Arizona · EIN 23-6395203 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HARRIET WENTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 2136 N BLANDENA ST, PORTLAND OR 97217 |
| Phone | 6016596737 |
| Form and materials | A. LETTER OF REQUEST FOR FUNDING, TO INCLUDE: 1.ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY OF THE REQUEST 2. AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED 3. DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THE FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR, TO INCLUDE HOW THE REQUESTED AMOUNT WAS DETERMINED AND HOW THE MONIES WHOULD AFFECT A PROJECT OR PROGRAM 4. PERIOD DURING WHICH THE REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE USED 5. HOW REQUESTED FUNDING RELATES TO THE APPLICANT'S MISSION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES 6. HOW THE PROJECTED PROGRAM WILL BE FUNDED WHEN CARTER FOUNDATION FUNDING EXPIRES 7. IF APPROPRIATE, A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO ONE OR MORE OF THE REQUIREMENTS B, C, AND D BELOW, INCLUDING A STATEMENT EXPLAINING WHY |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures for Youth | Grass Valley, CA | Teacher salaries | $12,000 |
| Education for All Childre | Rye, NH | Student scholarships | $8,400 |
| Root Culinary Training | Salem, MA | Student training | $7,500 |
| Pegasus Project | Berkeley, CA | School program voyages | $7,500 |
| Spirit in Action | Santa Cruz, CA | Student scholarship | $7,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences-Drexelu | Philadelphia, PA | Intern salaries | $5,000 |
| Haitian Education and Ldrshp Progrm | New York, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Bravo Blue Ridge Adventures | Asheville, NC | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Clarke School for the Deaf | Northampton, MA | Teachers' salaries | $3,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | Blue Hill, ME | Instructor salaries | $2,900 |
| Arts Empowering Life | New York, NY | Teacher salaries | $2,500 |
| Redwood Forest Friends Meeting Progresa Guatemala Friends Scholarship | Santa Rosa, CA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Northwest Schoolhouse Inc | Orleans, MA | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Kimberton Waldorf School | Kimberton, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $62,450 | 16 |
| 2023 | $66,015 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104047
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6395203
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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