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The Carpenter Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 93-0491360 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.9M
- Grants reported
- 217
- Median grant
- $6K
- Future commitments
- $548.7K
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 116 | $949.5K |
| 2023 | 101 | $905.8K |
Where The Carpenter Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION | ASHLAND, OR | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 OSF 90TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON. | 2024 | $30K |
| OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION | ASHLAND, OR | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 OSF SEASON. | 2023 | $30K |
| BRITT FESTIVALS | MEDFORD, OR | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 ORCHESTRA SEASON. | 2023 | $30K |
| BRITT FESTIVALS | MEDFORD, OR | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 ORCHESTRA SEASON. | 2024 | $30K |
| UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY | MEDFORD, OR | TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2023 | $25K |
| SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ASHLAND, OR | IN SUPPORT OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHICH IMPROVE TEACHING SKILLS. | 2023 | $25K |
| UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY | MEDFORD, OR | TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2024 | $25K |
| SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ASHLAND, OR | IN SUPPORT OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHICH IMPROVE TEACHING SKILLS. | 2023 | $25K |
| ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | GRANTS PASS, OR | FOR JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2023 | $25K |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - ROGUE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL | MEDFORD, OR | TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES. | 2024 | $22.5K |
| SOUTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | MEDFORD, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2024 | $20.5K |
| SOUTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | MEDFORD, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2023 | $20.5K |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - ROGUE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL | MEDFORD, OR | TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES. | 2023 | $20K |
| ROGUE RETREAT | MEDFORD, OR | TOWARD PROVIDING APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND NECESSARY REPAIRS ACROSS THE AGENCYS SITES. | 2024 | $20K |
| JOSEPHINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION | GRANTS PASS, OR | TOWARD THE NEW GRANTS PASS LIBRARY PROJECT COSTS. | 2024 | $20K |
| ROGUE COMMUNITY HEALTH | MEDFORD, OR | TOWARD SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME OR MEDICALLY UNINSURED / UNDERINSURED PERSONS WHO HAVE URGENT NEED FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. | 2023 | $20K |
| LIVING OPPORTUNITIES | MEDFORD, OR | IN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR A NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING. | 2024 | $20K |
| ROGUE RETREAT | MEDFORD, OR | FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AGENCYS WORK WITH HOMELESS PEOPLE. | 2023 | $20K |
| JOSEPHINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION | GRANTS PASS, OR | TOWARD THE NEW WILLIAMS LIBRARY RENOVATION COSTS. | 2023 | $20K |
| OPTIONS FOR HELPING RESIDENTS OF ASHLAND | ASHLAND, OR | TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE OHRA CENTER FOR SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS. | 2023 | $20K |
| NORTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | MEDFORD, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2024 | $19.5K |
| NORTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | MEDFORD, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2023 | $19.5K |
| MASLOW PROJECT | MEDFORD, OR | IN SUPPORT OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT. | 2024 | $17K |
| CRATER HIGH SCHOOL | CENTRAL POINT, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2023 | $16.5K |
| CRATER HIGH SCHOOL | CENTRAL POINT, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2024 | $16.5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION
- Address
- 824 EAST MAIN ST NO 102 MEDFORD, OR, 97504
- Phone
- 5417725732
- Deadlines
- GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE SET QUARTERLY. PLEASE CALL (541)772-5732 FOR DEADLINE DATES.
- Application materials
- 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.
- Restrictions
- GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WILL BE MADE. ONLY ONE GRANT PER YEAR TO ANY AGENCY IS USUALLY CONSIDERED. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY WITHIN JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW STATEWIDE PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES DIRECTLY AFFECTING PERSONS LIVING IN THESE COUNTIES. THE FOUNDATION RARELY MAKES MULTI-YEAR GRANTS, GRANTS FOR HISTORICAL APPLICATIONS, HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION OR EQUIPMENT, GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL TRIPS, OR ACTIVITIES FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Carpenter Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.