The Carter Family Foundation
Historical FunderWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 20-3311749 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$923K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,486
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,029 and $7,680.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Carter Family Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 Spur Circle, Wayzata MN 55391 |
| Phone | 6128687745 |
| Form and materials | Applications should review mission statement and submit letter of interest indicating the focus of the program, how the focus is consistent with the Foundation's goals, and the amount and specific use of the requested grant. The Foundation will notify the applicatant within three weeks if the Foundation is willing to review a full proposal. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Must be consistent with the Foundation's mission statement. |
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
70% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundaton | Minneapolis, MN | To support the Organization's mission. | $455,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | St Paul, MN | To support students in natural science at Metropolitan State Universtiy. | $260,000 |
| Westminster Church | Minneapolis, MN | To support the Organization's mission. | $95,288 |
| The Kirsch Foundation | Mountain View, CA | To support the Organization's mission. | $52,575 |
| CCH Freedom | St Paul, MN | To support the Organizaiton's mission. | $10,000 |
| Saidiana | Edina, MN | To support the Organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| Mighty Cause Charitable Foundation | Whiteclay, NE | To support the Organization's mission. | $7,680 |
| CCA Captiva | Captiva, FL | To support the Organziation's mission. | $4,686 |
| Charity Classic | Urbandale, IN | To support the Organization's mission. | $3,000 |
| Informed Consent Network | Austin, TX | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,610 |
| Aerial Recovery | Nashville, TN | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,505 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | Gallatin Gateway, MT | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,500 |
| CHR Community Housing and Resources | Sanibel, FL | To support the Organizaiton's mission. | $2,500 |
| Compassion International Ministries | Sugar Land, TX | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,486 |
| Crowd Source Rescue | Houston, TX | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | To support the Organization's mission. | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Des Moines, IN | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,500 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,139 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,039 |
| Big Sky Arts | Big Sky, MT | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,033 |
| Children's Health Defense | Peachtree City, GA | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,029 |
| Long Lake Area Foundation | Park Rapids, MN | To support the Organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | St Peter, MN | To support the Organizaiton's mission. | $750 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | Knoxville, TN | To support the Organization's mission. | $520 |
| Door to Freedom Inc | Portland, ME | To support the Organization's mission. | $500 |
| Wooddale Church Inc | Eden Prairie, MN | To support the Organization's mission. | $100 |
| Operation Underg Our Rescue | Salt Lake City, UT | To support the Organization's mission. | $32 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $923,472 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,158,694 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100558
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3311749
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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