Carver Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 87-3531981
Foundation Overview
Based in Frederick, MD, Carver Foundation Inc has awarded 150 grants totaling $424,216 to organizations in Ohio, New York and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $103 to $25,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
68 of 72 recipients (94%) were new grantees. Recent establishment means most partnerships are naturally new. Pattern may not reflect long-term preferences.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Maryland and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Frederick (52%), Walkersville (13%), Woodbine (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 1 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Carver Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Giving Group | $824 | Burien, WA, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Tip Me Frederick | $1,200 | Walkersville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Martins Ferry Public Schools | $5,000 | Martins Ferry, OH, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Frederick County | $1,913 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Marshall County Historic Society | $1,000 | Moundsville, WV, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Days End Horse Farm & Rescue | $10,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue | $10,000 | Key Largo, FL, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Empowering Community Leaders Network | $10,000 | Walkersville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Of Marshall County | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Bello Machre | $2,000 | Glen Burnie, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Sophie & Madigan's Playground | $700 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Economic Devp&empowerment Foundation | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| The Banner School | $25,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Rl Strength & Conditioning | $500 | Bellaire, OH, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $1,250 | Columbus, OH, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Spanish Speaking Community Of Md Inc | $500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Kathy's House Foundation | $500 | Glen Dale, WV, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| University Of Louisville | $10,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Chords Of Courage | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Frederick Childrens Choir | $500 | Woodsboro, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Transformations | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Student Homelessnessinitiative Partnership | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Black Advancement | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Saferide | $511 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Each 1 Teach 1 | $511 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Stellas Girls | $515 | Hughesville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Washington Humane Society | $515 | Washington, DC, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary | $1,000 | Poolesville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project Inc | $1,000 | Marathon, FL, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium) | $2,500 | Mystic, CT, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $450 | Lousiville, KY, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Steadfast | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Human Rights Initiative Of North Texas | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Vervet Monkey Foundation | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| The Giving Group | $824 | Burien, WA, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Tip Me Frederick | $1,200 | Walkersville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Martins Ferry Public Schools | $5,000 | Martins Ferry, OH, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Frederick County | $1,913 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Marshall County Historic Society | $1,000 | Moundsville, WV, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Days End Horse Farm & Rescue | $10,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue | $10,000 | Key Largo, FL, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Empowering Community Leaders Network | $10,000 | Walkersville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Of Marshall County | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Bello Machre | $2,000 | Glen Burnie, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Sophie & Madigan's Playground | $700 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Economic Devp&empowerment Foundation | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| The Banner School | $25,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Rl Strength & Conditioning | $500 | Bellaire, OH, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $1,250 | Columbus, OH, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Spanish Speaking Community Of Md Inc | $500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Kathy's House Foundation | $500 | Glen Dale, WV, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| University Of Louisville | $10,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Chords Of Courage | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Frederick Childrens Choir | $500 | Woodsboro, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Transformations | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Student Homelessnessinitiative Partnership | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Black Advancement | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Saferide | $511 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Each 1 Teach 1 | $511 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Stellas Girls | $515 | Hughesville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Washington Humane Society | $515 | Washington, DC, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary | $1,000 | Poolesville, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project Inc | $1,000 | Marathon, FL, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium) | $2,500 | Mystic, CT, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $450 | Lousiville, KY, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Steadfast | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Human Rights Initiative Of North Texas | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Vervet Monkey Foundation | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Andadministrative Support | 2023 |
| Peletonia | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $1,254 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Weinberg Center For The Arts | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furgotten Friends | $500 | Pahrump, NV, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furgotten Friends | $500 | Pahrump, NV, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| New York Road Runners | $250 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Parsa | $500 | South Colby, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Aschiana | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Npo School Of Leaders | $1,030 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Serving | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Neo Greyhound | $1,250 | Austinburg, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Days End Horse Farm Rescue | $2,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Poplar Spring | $5,000 | Poolesville, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $3,125 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Human Rights Initiative | $3,125 | Dallas, TX, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Martin's Ferry Schools | $5,000 | Martins Ferry, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Banner School | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Ecln | $5,000 | Walkersville, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Turtle Hospital | $5,000 | Marathon, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Dpmmr | $25,000 | Key Largo, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Blue Ocean Society | $3,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Peletonia | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $1,254 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Weinberg Center For The Arts | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furgotten Friends | $500 | Pahrump, NV, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furgotten Friends | $500 | Pahrump, NV, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| New York Road Runners | $250 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Parsa | $500 | South Colby, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Aschiana | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Npo School Of Leaders | $1,030 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Serving | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Neo Greyhound | $1,250 | Austinburg, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Days End Horse Farm Rescue | $2,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Poplar Spring | $5,000 | Poolesville, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $3,125 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Human Rights Initiative | $3,125 | Dallas, TX, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Martin's Ferry Schools | $5,000 | Martins Ferry, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Banner School | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Ecln | $5,000 | Walkersville, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Turtle Hospital | $5,000 | Marathon, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Dpmmr | $25,000 | Key Largo, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Blue Ocean Society | $3,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Peletonia | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $1,254 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Weinberg Center For The Arts | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furgotten Friends | $500 | Pahrump, NV, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furgotten Friends | $500 | Pahrump, NV, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| New York Road Runners | $250 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Parsa | $500 | South Colby, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Aschiana | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Npo School Of Leaders | $1,030 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Impact Club | $103 | Burien, WA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Serving | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Neo Greyhound | $1,250 | Austinburg, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Days End Horse Farm Rescue | $2,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Poplar Spring | $5,000 | Poolesville, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | $3,125 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Human Rights Initiative | $3,125 | Dallas, TX, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Martin's Ferry Schools | $5,000 | Martins Ferry, OH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Banner School | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Ecln | $5,000 | Walkersville, MD, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Turtle Hospital | $5,000 | Marathon, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Dpmmr | $25,000 | Key Largo, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Blue Ocean Society | $3,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Contribution | 2022 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Carver Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 87-3531981 |
| Website | http://thecarverfoundation.com |
| Address | 1822A WHEYFIELD DR Frederick, MD 21701-9466 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Carver Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Bridget Carver |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Guy Carver |
| Treasurer | William Wyatt |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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