Question 1

What does THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION has funded 164 organizations with 373 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION awarded $959,650 in grants. The foundation holds $18,649,940 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2023. There are 373 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION is led by AMY CUDDY (PUBLIC TRUSTEE), BRUCE VAN ZEE (PUBLIC TRUSTEE), STEVE BOYARSKY (PUBLIC TRUSTEE), and 12 others. This information is from their 2023 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION is located in MEDFORD, OR. Their EIN is 93-0491360. Their website is https://WWW.CARPENTER-FOUNDATION.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE: 1) COVER LETTER SUMMARIZING PROJECT SCOPE, AMOUNT OF REQUEST, & CONTACT INFORMATION. 2) PROPOSAL (4 PAGES OR LESS): A) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL/PROJECT, COMMUNITY NEEDS OR STRENGTHS IT ADDRESSES B) APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE, SERVICES TO COMMUNITY, STAFFING & USE OF VOLUNTEERS, C) PROJECT BUDGET, SPECIFICALLY HOW GRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED, & OTHER POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES, D) DESCRIPTION OF FUTURE PROJECT FUNDING (IF APPLICABLE), E) PROJECT PLANNING PROCESS, STAFFING, & TIMELINE, F) RESULT EXPECTED & PROPOSED EVALUATION METHOD, G) ANY RECENT INDEPENDENT BOARD FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. 3) REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (DO NOT STAPLE OR CLIP): A) DETAILED BUDGET FOR CURRENT YEAR & YEAR FOR WHICH THE PROJECT IS PROPOSED (IF DIFFERENT), B) INCOME STATEMENT & BALANCE SHEET FROM MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR (OR AUDIT, IF AVAILABLE), C) LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OCCUPATIONS, & ADDRESSES, D) BOARD APPROVAL OF APPLICATION, E) COPY OF IRS 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2023	$1,811,600	202	$8,968
2022	$881,900	96	$9,186
2021	$674,900	75	$8,999

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