The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 82-2036857 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.4M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$85.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $50,000.
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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc | Amherst, MA | General funding | $3,155,405 |
| Original Music Workshop Dba National Sawdust | Brooklyn, NY | General funding | $87,215 |
| Glsen Inc | New York, NY | General funding | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Philadelphia, PA | General funding | $50,000 |
| Vision Into Art Presents Inc | New York, NY | General funding | $25,000 |
| Bushwick Book Club | New York, NY | General funding | $15,000 |
| North Broolyn Parks Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | General funding | $15,000 |
| The Ashley Bryan Center | Islesford, ME | General funding | $10,000 |
| Tri-State Transportation Campaign | New York, NY | General funding | $10,000 |
| House of Speakeasy Foundation | New York, NY | General funding | $8,000 |
| The Performance Zone Inc Dba the Field | New York, NY | Sponsored artist | $6,250 |
| Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation | Blowing Rock, NC | General funding | $2,500 |
| Art Students League of New York | New York, NY | General funding | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc | Amherst, MA | General funding | $1,392,893 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,445,370 | 14 |
| 2024 | $3,050,499 | 4 |
| 2023 | $2,480,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2036857
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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