Ruth Harbison Carr Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-6566443
Foundation Overview
Based in Morganton, NC, Ruth Harbison Carr Family Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $443,729 to organizations in North Carolina, California and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $44,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 14 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
64% of grants are awarded in North Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Morganton (53%), Raleigh (22%), Durham (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 37% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ruth Harbison Carr Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute For Humane Studies | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| John Locke Foundation | $250 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $77 | Miles, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Duke University | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | School Of Nursing | 2024 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Healthy Animals Research | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $44,000 | Morganton, NC, US | Cfbc Unrestricted Fund | 2024 |
| Nc Veterinary Medical Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Vetmed All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2024 |
| Institute For Humane Studies | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| John Locke Foundation | $250 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $77 | Miles, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Duke University | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | School Of Nursing | 2024 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Healthy Animals Research | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $44,000 | Morganton, NC, US | Cfbc Unrestricted Fund | 2024 |
| Nc Veterinary Medical Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Vetmed All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2024 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Council Of Trustees And Alumni | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100 | Jenkintown, PA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Arbor Day Foundation | $80 | Lincoln, NE, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $4,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Library Foundation Of Burke County | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends For Animals | $600 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue | $200 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions | $500 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Collins Foundation | $200 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Christ Church Nc | $500 | Hickory, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Environmental Health Services | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Episcopal High School | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Jefferson Council | $175 | Metairie, LA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Foothills Conservancy Of Nc | $100 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | $170 | Stanford, CA, US | The Hoover Institution Gift Fund | 2023 |
| The Generals Redoubt | $50 | Lexington, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Carolina Tiger Rescue | $100 | Pittsboro, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The History Museum Of Burke County | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| John Locke Foundation | $50 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sweet Briar College | $50 | Sweet Briar, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Gideons International | $100 | Winston Salem, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | $2,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Miss Porter's School | $100 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Nc Veterinary Medical Foundation | $4,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Vetmed All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2023 |
| Foundation Of Hope | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Olive Branch Ministry | $8,000 | Hickory, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sheperd's Table Soup Kitchen | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Will & Morgan | 2023 |
| Spca Wake County | $350 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Unc Wilmington | $4,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship In Athletics | 2023 |
| Wee Care Children's Enrichment Program | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue | $250 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burke County Community Foundation | $19,200 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burke County Library Foundation | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burke Spca Friends For Animals | $250 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foothills Conservancy | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| History Museum Of Burke | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Miss Porter's School | $150 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2022 |
| Unc Wilmington | $2,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2022 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $3,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wee Care Children's Enrichment Program | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Captains For Clean Water | $4,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Brighter House | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sheperd's Table Soup Kitchen | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mimosa Counseling | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Environmental Health Services | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees And Alumni | $100 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jl Foundation | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Collins Foundation | $100 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Servants With A Heart | $100 | Clover, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Unicef | $125 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Edchoice | $125 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue | $250 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burke County Community Foundation | $19,200 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burke County Library Foundation | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burke Spca Friends For Animals | $250 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foothills Conservancy | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| History Museum Of Burke | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Miss Porter's School | $150 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2022 |
| Unc Wilmington | $2,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2022 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $3,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wee Care Children's Enrichment Program | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Captains For Clean Water | $4,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Brighter House | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sheperd's Table Soup Kitchen | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mimosa Counseling | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Environmental Health Services | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees And Alumni | $100 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jl Foundation | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Collins Foundation | $100 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Servants With A Heart | $100 | Clover, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Unicef | $125 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Edchoice | $125 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Burke County Community Foundation | $8,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Burke County Library Foundation | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Burke Spca Friends For Animals | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Foothills Conservancy | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Historic Burke Foundation Inc | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| History Museum Of Burke | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Leonberger Rescue Pals Inc | $150 | San Diego, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Miss Porter's School | $150 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2021 |
| Spac Wake County | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Unc Wilmington | $8,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2021 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $6,150 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Wee Care Children's Enrichment Program | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Families Moving Forward | $4,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Angels Among Us | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $2,000 | Columbia, MD, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Generals Redoubt | $100 | Lexington, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Wildcat Alumni Association | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| First United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Historic Burke Foundation Inc | $175 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| History Museum Of Burke | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2020 |
| Unc Wilmington | $3,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2020 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $8,275 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Washington And Lee University | $275 | Lexington, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Wee Care Children's Enrichment Program | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Davidson College | $175 | Davidson, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Leonberger Rescue Pals Inc | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue | $250 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Miss Porter's School | $275 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Burke County Library Foundation | $1,100 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Burke County Community Foundation | $7,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Secu Family House | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Burke Friends | $250 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Place Of Hope | $3,000 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma | $100 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Paw Warriors | $75 | Elfers, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Spac Wake County | $100 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Foothills Conservancy | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Better Life For Animals | $100 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Burke County Friends For Animals | $100 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Episcopal High School | $100 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Library Foundation | $100 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Miss Porter's School | $100 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | All Gifts Great And Small Fund | 2018 |
| Project Als | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Unc Wilmington | $4,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Virginia | $100 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Washington And Lee University | $100 | Lexington, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Jupiter Tequesta Athletic | $4,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Lacrosse | 2018 |
| Secu Family House | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Nourishnc | $2,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Historic Burke Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $150 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Dr. Modiano Oncology Research Fund | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Catawba County | $150 | Hickory, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $150 | Morganton, NC, US | The Wildcats Fund | 2018 |
| Leonberger Rescue Pals Inc | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Companion Animal Clinic Foundation | $50 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Leonberger Health Fund | $100 | Atlantic Beach, FL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Spca - Wake County | $50 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Create Fund In Support Of Dr. Munana | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| History Museum Of Burke County | $1,000 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Unc Lineberger Cancer Center | $4,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Unc Wilmington | $4,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2017 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $7,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Mimosa Christian Counseling Center | $50 | Morganton, NC, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Better Life For Animals | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Burke County Friends For Animals | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Capitains For Clean Water | $2,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Sunrise Cares | $2,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Washington And Lee University | $100 | Lexington, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Miss Porter's School | $100 | Farmington, CT, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Project Als | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Univerity Of Virginia | $100 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Library Foundation | $100 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Episcopal High School | $100 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Burke County | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| First United Methodist Church | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| History Museum Of Burke County | $500 | Morganton, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Duke University School Of Nursing | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Unc Wilmington | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Ransford S Jones Scholarship | 2016 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | $9,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Nc State College Of Sciences | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Excellence Fund | 2016 |
| Nc State Veterinary Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Place Of Hope | $5,000 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Project Als | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Team Chris Combs | 2016 |
| Unc Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ruth Harbison Carr Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 56-6566443 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 106 RIVERVIEW DRIVE Morganton, NC 28655-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ruth Harbison Carr Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Ralph L Edwards Jr |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | William R Edwards |
| Treasurer | Kylie G Harris |
| Secretary | Ralph L Edwards Iii |
| Director | Margaret M Edwards |
Forms 990-PF
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