Joanne and John Carter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 13-3386282 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
14% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metro Detroit | Detroit, MI | To put judeo-christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all | $13,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Mott giving team | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Foundation | Memphis, TN | To promote education | $5,000 |
| The Chadtough Foundation | Saline, MI | Fund research and bring awareness to pediatric brain tumors | $5,000 |
| Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Foundation | Detroit, MI | To promote education | $5,000 |
| Detroit Children's Center | Detroit, MI | To help children and families shape their own futures. | $2,500 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | To demonstrate extraordinary leadership in conservation, animal welfare, education and environmental sustainability | $2,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | To relieve hunger in the detroit metropolitan community | $2,500 |
| Senior Mens Club of Birmingham Foundation | Birmingham, MI | To promote education and cultural engagement | $2,500 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | Detroit, MI | Improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit river walk and associated green spaces. | $2,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Provide food, clothing, human development programs to the needy | $2,000 |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | To promote education | $1,000 |
| Beyond Basics | Southfield, MI | To provide assistance for the coming together for children gala | $1,000 |
| United Way | Detroit, MI | To provide support for the southeastern community campaign | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $78,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $52,250 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3386282
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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