FundersOregon

The Carpenter Foundation

Medford, OR · EIN 93-0491360. Reported 357 grants totalling $3,207,150 to 193 organizations across tax years 2020-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$7,000median grant
$3,207,150granted, 2020-2023
193organizations funded
47%of grantees funded again the next year
$21.8Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Carpenter Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $7,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $12,500; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

$1,000 - $5,000
89 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
138 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
107 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
23 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Rogue Community College FoundationGrants Pass, OR$125,000542023
Britt FestivalsMedford, OR$110,000442023
United Way of Jackson CountyMedford, OR$100,000442023
South Medford High SchoolMedford, OR$82,000442023
North Medford High SchoolMedford, OR$78,000442023
Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, OR$75,000322023
Crater High SchoolCentral Point, OR$66,000442023
La Clinica Del ValleMedford, OR$65,000322022
Options for Helping Residents of AshlandAshland, OR$62,500332023
Science Works Hands-on MuseumAshland, OR$60,000442023
Maslow ProjectMedford, OR$55,000442023
Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationAshland, OR$55,000222023
St Vincent De Paul Society - MedfordMedford, OR$55,000332022
Eagle Point High SchoolEagle Point, OR$54,000442023
Rogue RetreatMedford, OR$52,500442023
Ashland High SchoolAshland, OR$50,000442023
Oregon Shakespeare FestivalAshland, OR$50,000222021
Set Free ServicesMedford, OR$50,000442023
Access IncMedford, OR$45,000332022
Josephine Community Library FoundationGrants Pass, OR$40,000222023
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response TeamAshland, OR$39,000322022
Rogue Community HealthMedford, OR$38,000222023
Phoenix High SchoolPhoenix, OR$36,000442023
Spartan BoxingMedford, OR$36,000442023
Classroom Law ProjectPortland, OR$35,000332022
Hope Equestrian CenterEagle Point, OR$34,000442023
Phoenix-Talent School DistrictPhoenix, OR$33,300332023
Rogue Gallery & Art CenterMedford, OR$33,100442023
Youth Symphony of Southern OregonMedford, OR$33,000442023
CASA of Jackson & Josephine CountiesMedford, OR$30,000222022
Community WorksMedford, OR$30,000222023
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue ValleyGrants Pass, OR$29,000222022
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & UniversitiesTualatin, OR$27,950442023
Project Youth PlusGrants Pass, OR$27,300222023
Jackson County Community Services ConsortiumMedford, OR$27,000332023
Compass HouseMedford, OR$25,000222023
Southern Oregon Land ConservancyAshland, OR$25,000332022
Southern Oregon UniversityAshland, OR$25,000112021
HIV AllianceEugene, OR$21,000332023
Grants Pass Museum of ArtGrants Pass, OR$20,500332023
Ashland New Plays FestivalAshland, OR$20,000332023
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationPortland, OR$20,000322023
Rogue Valley SymphonyAshland, OR$20,000222022
Southern Oregon Child & Family CouncilCentral Point, OR$20,000112020
Southern Oregon Repertory SingersAshland, OR$20,000442023
St Vincent De Paul Society - Rogue Valley District CouncilMedford, OR$20,000112023
Nonprofit Association of OregonPortland, OR$19,500332023
Smart Reading - Rogue ValleyMedford, OR$19,500332023
Klamath Bird ObservatoryAshland, OR$18,000332023
Southern Oregon Public BroadcastingMedford, OR$18,000222022
Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding CenterGrants Pass, OR$17,000442023
The Als AssociationPortland, OR$17,000322022
Wildlife ImagesMerlin, OR$16,400332023
1ST Phoenix Community CenterPhoenix, OR$16,000222023
Armadillo Technical InstitutePhoenix, OR$16,000112022
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern OregonMedford, OR$16,000222022
Allcare Community FoundationGrants Pass, OR$15,000112020
Anima Mundi ProductionsPhoenix, OR$15,000332023
CASA of Jackson County IncMedford, OR$15,000112023
Civics Learning ProjectPortland, OR$15,000112023
Friends of Josephine County Children's AdvocacyGrants Pass, OR$15,000112023
Jackson County Library SystemMedford, OR$15,000442023
Living OpportunitiesMedford, OR$15,000112022
Mt Ashland AssociationAshland, OR$15,000112023
Peace HouseAshland, OR$15,000222022
Rogue Valley Council of GovernmentsCentral Point, OR$15,000222022
Rogue Valley YMCAMedford, OR$15,000112022
Siskiyou Field InstituteSelma, OR$15,000222022
Southern Oregon AspireGrants Pass, OR$15,000222022
Southern Oregon GuildCave Junction, OR$15,000332023
Talent Maker CityTalent, OR$15,000112023
The Salvation Army - Medford CorpsMedford, OR$15,000112023
Pacifica a Garden in the SiskiyousWilliams, OR$14,250332022
Collaborative Theatre Project IncMedford, OR$14,000332023
Rogue River High SchoolRogue River, OR$14,000442023
Rogue Valley MentoringMedford, OR$13,500222023
Multicultural Association of Southern OregonMedford, OR$13,000332023
Rogue Valley Farm to SchoolAshland, OR$13,000212021
David's Chair Outdoor Mobility SystemsWhite Citiy, OR$12,050322022
Options for Homeless Residents of AshlandAshland, OR$12,000112020
Parker House ProjectAshland, OR$12,000332023
Rogue Theater CompanyAshland, OR$12,000222022
Equamore FoundationAshland, OR$11,000222023
Heart & Hope MusicAshland, OR$11,000222021
Magdalene HomeMedford, OR$11,000442023
Rogue Valley Chorale AssociationMedford, OR$11,000222021
Friends of the Oregon Caves & ChateauGrants Pass, OR$10,000112022
Habitat for Humanity Rogue ValleyMedford, OR$10,000112023
Illinois Valley Living SolutionsCave Junction, OR$10,000112022
Josephine Parks & Recreation FoundationGrants Pass, OR$10,000112020
Jpr Foundation IncMedford, OR$10,000112023
Kid Time Discovery ExperienceMedford, OR$10,000112022
Providence Community Health FoundationMedford, OR$10,000112022
Rogue Valley Family YMCAMedford, OR$10,000112020
Salvation Army - Grants Pass CorpsGrants Pass, OR$10,000112020
Sanctuary OneJacksonville, OR$10,000222022
Southern Oregon Film SocietyAshland, OR$10,000112020
The Salvation Army - Grants PassGrants Pass, OR$10,000112023
Upper Rogue Community Center IncShady Cove, OR$10,000112020
Central Medford High SchoolMedford, OR$9,000332022
Miracle Theatre GroupPortland, OR$9,000332022
Applegate PartnershipJacksonville, OR$8,000222022
Care FoundationMerrifield, VA$8,000222023
Craterian Performances CompanyMedford, OR$8,000112020
Newman United Methodist ChurchGrants Pass, OR$7,500112020
Ontrack IncMedford, OR$7,500112020
Rogue Food UnitesAshland, OR$7,500112023
Rogue Valley Food Systems NetworkMedford, OR$7,500112023
Southern Oregon Historical SocietyMedford, OR$7,500112022
Unique Project IncNew York, NY$7,500112023
Barnstormers Theatre IncGrants Pass, OR$7,300222023
Als NorthwestPortland, OR$7,000112023
Care FoundationSeattle, WA$7,000222021
Familia Unida Bike ProgramWhite City, OR$7,000112020
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Oregon and Sw WashingtonBend, OR$7,000112023
Grants Pass Sobering CenterGrants Pass, OR$6,500222022
Applegate Partnership & Watershed CouncilJacksonville, OR$6,000112023
Art Presence Art CenterJacksonville, OR$6,000222023
Oregon Values and Beliefs CenterPortland, OR$6,000112021
Rebuilding Together Rogue ValleyJacksonville, OR$6,000112023
Smart (start Making a Reader Today)Portland, OR$6,000112020
St Mark's Episcopal ChurchMedford, OR$6,000112021
1000 Friends of OregonPortland, OR$5,000112021
Alex's StoryMedford, OR$5,000112023
Applegate Siskiyou AllianceJacksonville, OR$5,000112023
Ashland Culture of Peace CommissionAshland, OR$5,000112021
Ashland Emergency Food BankAshland, OR$5,000112021
Butte Creek Mill FoundationEagle Point, OR$5,000112020
Farmers Market FundPortland, OR$5,000112023
Girl Scouts of Oregon & Sw WashingtonPortland, OR$5,000112023
Golden Rune ReentryAshalnd, OR$5,000112023
Greater Applegate Community DevelopmentJacksonville, OR$5,000112021
Illinois River Valley Arts CouncilCave Junction, OR$5,000112022
Illinois Valley Family CoalitionCave Junction, OR$5,000112022
Jackson County Library FoundationMedford, OR$5,000112023
Jacksonville Community CenterJacksonville, OR$5,000112023
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Oregon IncPortland, OR$5,000112023
Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach ProgramPortland, OR$5,000112023
Oregon Wildlife FoundationPortland, OR$5,000112021
Pink Lemonade ProjectVancouver, WA$5,000112022
Prospect Community ClubProspect, OR$5,000112023
Reach Out and Read NorthwestPortland, OR$5,000112023
Reclaiming LivesMedford, OR$5,000112022
Ride My RoadTalent, OR$5,000112020
Rogue Farm CorpsPortland, OR$5,000112022
Rogue River Watershed CouncilCentral Point, OR$5,000112021
Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesPortland, OR$5,000112022
Siskiyou SingersAshland, OR$5,000112022
Southern Oregon Climate Action NowJacksonville, OR$5,000112023
Southern Oregon Education Service DistrictMedford, OR$5,000112020
Southern Oregon Friends of HospiceAshland, OR$5,000112022
Southern Oregon Jobs With JusticeAshland, OR$5,000112022
The Dome SchoolCave Junction, OR$5,000112022
The Valley School of Southern OregonMedford, OR$5,000112021
Three Rivers Community OrchestraGrants Pass, OR$5,000222023
Butte Falls High SchoolButte Falls, OR$4,000442023
Grants Pass Family YMCAGrants Pass, OR$4,000112022
Oasis Center of the Rogue ValleyMedford, OR$4,000112020
Prospect High SchoolProspect, OR$4,000442023
Siskiyou ViolinsMedford, OR$4,000112023
Young Musicians and Artists IncPortland, OR$4,000112020
Cascade Pacific Rc&dCorvallis, OR$3,000112023
Divide Camp IncJoseph, OR$3,000112020
Illinois Valley Rural Fire DistrictCave Junction, OR$3,000112022
Innovation AcademyMedford, OR$3,000112023
Josephine County Juvenile Justice DepartmentGrants Pass, OR$3,000112020
Kxcj-LpCave Junction, OR$3,000112023
Meals of HopeNaples, FL$3,000112023
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony FestivalNewport, OR$3,000112023
Oregon Museum of Science & IndustryPortland, OR$3,000112020
Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference Nonprofit Assoc of OregonPortland, OR$3,000222022
Pollinator Project Rogue ValleyPhoenix, OR$3,000112023
Rogue Valley Humane SocietyGrants Pass, OR$3,000112023
Rogue Valley Peace ChoirAshland, OR$3,000112022
Roots & Wings Child DevelopmentMedford, OR$3,000112023
Spiral Living CenterCave Junction, OR$3,000112020
The Crest at Willow-WittAshland, OR$3,000112023
The Street Dog ProjectTalent, OR$3,000112023
Illinois Valley Wellness ResourcesCave Junction, OR$2,500112022
Redwood Christian ChurchGrants Pass, OR$2,500112020
Rusk Ranch Nature CenterCave Junction, OR$2,500112023
Southern Oregon Humane SocietyMedford, OR$2,500112020
The HearthAshland, OR$2,500112022
Ashland Folk CollectiveAshland, OR$2,000112022
Ashland NewsAshland, OR$2,000112023
Chess for SuccessPortland, OR$2,000112023
Do Good FoundationGrants Pass, OR$2,000112021
Friends of Country LivingGrants Pass, OR$2,000112022
Help Now AdvocacyMedford, OR$2,000112023
Lines for LifePortland, OR$2,000112023
Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference United WayMedford, OR$1,500112020
3 Rivers ChoraleGrants Pass, OR$1,000112020
Eugene Debbs Potts FoundationMerlin, OR$1,000112020

84 of 193 (44%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 47%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 194 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Arts & Culture
42 grants
Education
29 grants
Human Services
20 grants
Environment
18 grants
Mental Health
13 grants
Animal Welfare
11 grants
Youth Development
9 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
8 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202085$744,550$7,000
202175$674,900$6,000
202296$881,900$7,075
2023101$905,800$7,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. The Carpenter Foundation has 118 of them, worth $866,050. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, OR$25,000
Rogue Community College FoundationGrants Pass, OR$25,000
Oregon Shakespeare FestivalAshland, OR$25,000
Rogue Community College FoundationGrants Pass, OR$25,000
Southern Oregon UniversityAshland, OR$25,000
La Clinica Del ValleMedford, OR$20,000
Armadillo Technical InstitutePhoenix, OR$16,000
Science Works Hands-on MuseumAshland, OR$15,000
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response TeamAshland, OR$15,000
Science Works Hands-on MuseumAshland, OR$15,000
Southern Oregon Child & Family CouncilCentral Point, OR$15,000
Science Works Hands-on MuseumAshland, OR$15,000
Science Works Hands-on MuseumAshland, OR$15,000
Project Youth PlusGrants Pass, OR$14,650
Project Youth PlusGrants Pass, OR$12,650

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 99% of this one's giving went to organizations in Oregon. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Oregon
$3.2M
Washington
$12K
Virginia
$8K
New York
$8K
Florida
$3K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

The Oregon Community Foundation104 shared recipientsThe Roundhouse Foundation52 shared recipientsThe Ford Family Foundation48 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc44 shared recipientsFidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund36 shared recipientsCarrico Family Foundation32 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $7,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Oregon.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from The Carpenter Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 824 East Main St 102 102, Medford, OR, 97504. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 93-0491360 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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