The Carl Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDanville, Kentucky · EIN 45-4471675 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia Society of America | Doylestown, PA | To enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia | $19,383 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Support for protection of the environment | $5,000 |
| Halfway Home Rescue | Lexington, KY | Support for animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Woodford County Humane Society | Versailles, KY | Care and treatment of abandoned animals | $5,000 |
| Ragged Edge Community Theater | Harrodsburg, KY | Support for the local performing arts | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USA | Pittsburgh, PA | Support disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Buckhorn Christian Foundation | Buckhorn, KY | Support for troubled children and youth rehabitation programs | $5,000 |
| Woodford Theater | Versailles, KY | Support for the arts and humanities | $5,000 |
| Camp Jean Dog Rescue | Frankfort, KY | Support for humane treatment of animals | $3,500 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Lexington, KY | Support for church missions | $3,000 |
| Golden Retriever Foundation | Omaha, NE | Protection of the Golden Retriever breed | $2,500 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Denver, CO | Invest in science that advances veterinary care for companion animals | $2,500 |
| Primate Rescue Center | Nicholasville, KY | To fund the rescue of primate animals | $2,500 |
| Working Cat Project | Lexington, KY | Support for the rescue and rehabilitation of cats | $2,500 |
| The Nest Center for Women | Lexington, KY | Support for provision of counseling, education, childcare, and supplies for families in crisis | $2,000 |
| Black Male Working Academy | Lexington, KY | Educational support for disadvantaged individuals | $2,000 |
| Arbor Youth Services | Lexington, KY | Support for ending youth homelessness | $1,500 |
| Foster Care Council | Lexington, KY | Provide tutor, clothing and enrichment activities for foster children | $1,000 |
| Jessamine County TNR | Nicholasville, KY | Support for program of spaying and neutering animals to control the population | $1,000 |
| Redwood Co-op School | Lexington, KY | Support for cooperative educational institution | $1,000 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($56,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,383 | 36 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502389349101030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4471675
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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