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The Carter Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $581.1K across 28 grantees, with a significant focus on funding in West Virginia, as well as additional support in Washington, D.C. and Florida. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC
$342.2K
11%
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON INC
$266K
9%
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$175.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $6,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $581 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON INC, and WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.