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Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Carpenter Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $107K across 11 grantees, emphasizing a selective approach to engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$107K
2025
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
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Richard Carpenter
Board Member
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Susan Frazin
Board Member
M
Mary Carpenter
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Maryland. 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 CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $107 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include McCallum Theatre Foundation Inc, THE TRANSLATIONAL PULMONARY AND IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER, and LA GOAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CARPENTER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.