Private foundation · EIN 93-0491360

The Carpenter Foundation

Accepts applications

Medford, OR

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-06-30) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202610149349100316
Total assets (EOY)$18,558,346
Grants paid$1,004,850
Typical (median) grant$6,000
Grants listed116
Giving in home state (OR)98%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K28
$5K–$25K85
$25K–$100K3
$100K+0

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $30,000

Geographic focus

OR
98%
NY
1%
WA
1%
VA
0%

Common purposes

towardscholarshipsprovidestudentcollegeeducationjacksonfoodlocalprojectstudentsyouthcommunityfamiliesproviding

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$869,900$18,955,23896
2023$959,650$18,649,940101
2024$1,004,850$18,558,346116

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactTHE CARPENTER FOUNDATION
Address824 EAST MAIN ST NO 102, MEDFORD, OR, 97504
Phone5417725732
Form & materialsAPPLICATIONS 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.
DeadlinesGRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE SET QUARTERLY. PLEASE CALL (541)772-5732 FOR DEADLINE DATES.
RestrictionsGRANT 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationASHLAND, ORIN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 OSF 90TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON.$30,000
Britt FestivalsMEDFORD, ORIN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 ORCHESTRA SEASON.$30,000
United Way Of Jackson CountyMEDFORD, ORTOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$25,000
St Vincent De Paul Society - Rogue Valley District CouncilMEDFORD, ORTO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES.$22,500
South Medford High SchoolMEDFORD, ORSTUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.$20,500
Josephine Community Library FoundationGRANTS PASS, ORTOWARD THE NEW GRANTS PASS LIBRARY PROJECT COSTS.$20,000
Living OpportunitiesMEDFORD, ORIN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR A NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING.$20,000
Rogue RetreatMEDFORD, ORTOWARD PROVIDING APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND NECESSARY REPAIRS ACROSS THE AGENCYS SITES.$20,000
North Medford High SchoolMEDFORD, ORSTUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.$19,500
Maslow ProjectMEDFORD, ORIN SUPPORT OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT.$17,000
Crater High SchoolCENTRAL POINT, ORSTUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.$16,500
Casa Of Jackson County IncMEDFORD, ORTOWARD THE HEALTHY KIDS INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.$15,000
Ontrack IncMEDFORD, ORIN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY LODGING FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE TO STAY WHILE AWAITING SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETOX OR TREATMENT.$15,000
Civics Learning ProjectPORTLAND, ORIN SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF THE APPLICANTS PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION SUPPORTING SOCIAL STUDIES TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.$15,000
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response TeamASHLAND, ORIN SUPPORT OF A K-12 SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.$15,000
Science Works Hands-On MuseumASHLAND, ORTOWARD THE IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AT THE MUSEUM.$15,000
Southern Oregon Child & Family CouncilCENTRAL POINT, ORIN SUPPORT OF THE LISTO FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - ADULT EDUCATION PROJECT FOR 100 PLUS LATINX ADULTS.$15,000
Eagle Point High SchoolEAGLE POINT, ORSTUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.$13,500
Ashland High SchoolASHLAND, ORSTUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.$12,500
Compass HouseMEDFORD, ORIN SUPPORT OF MEMBER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CPR/AED TRAINING.$12,500
Salvation Army Medford CorpsMEDFORD, ORTO SUPPORT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN IN JACKSON COUNTY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND OBTAIN PERMA$12,000
Salvation Army - Grants PassGRANTS PASS, ORTO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, UTILITIES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.$12,000
Southern Oregon Land ConservancyASHLAND, ORTOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.$12,000
Project Youth PlusGRANTS PASS, ORIN SUPPORT OF THE AGENCY'S EXPLORE & EXCEL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH.$12,000
Kids UnlimitedMEDFORD, ORIN SUPPORT OF THE FOOD FOR THOUGHTFULNESS PROJECT THAT DEVELOPS CULINARY SKILLS AND CAREER TRAINING.$10,000
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