The Carter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGarfield, Arkansas · EIN 84-1846685 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney Christian Academy | McKinney, TX | To further its exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Rescue 1 Global | Brentwood, TN | To further its exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| A21 USA Inc | Fort Worth, TX | To further its exempt purposes | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To further its exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Cross Church | Rogers, AR | To further its exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Compassion International Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | To further its exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Milstone Church | Keller, TX | To further its exempt purposes | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($17,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641049349101119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1846685
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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