Carpenter Foundation

Giving by year

48% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

How to apply

How to apply

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.

Deadlines

Grant application deadlines are set quarterly. Please call (541)772-5732 for deadline dates.

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.

Contact

The Carpenter Foundation

Address

824 East Main St No 102, Medford, OR 97504

Phone

5417725732

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 30 Jun 2025.