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Private foundation · Wayzata, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Carter Family Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $3,025
Typical grant
$520 to $2,505 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $1,512, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Knox County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year
$923,472

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$923K$3,0252
2023$1.2M—0

How to apply

Contact
Carter Family Foundation · Wayzata · 6128687745
What to send
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.
Limits
Must be consistent with the Foundation's mission statement.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Diana Clarke-CarterDirector/chief executive officer
  • Robert Lowell CarterDirector/officer
  • Alison Clarke Carter BrownDirector/executive director

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • To support the Organization's mission.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The Carter Family Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Aerial RecoveryNashville, Davidson CountyTo support the Organization's mission.$2,505
Knox Area Rescue MinistriesKnoxville, Knox CountyTo support the Organization's mission.$520

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