Funder directory → Oregon → THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION
Private foundation · MEDFORD, OR · EIN 930491360THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$3,000–$15,000
median $6,000
Giving (latest FY)
$949,450
116 grants · FY2025
Assets
$22,853,135
gives nationally
Application form & materials: 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 F
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 · 824 EAST MAIN ST NO 102, MEDFORD, OR, 97504 · 5417725732
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION · ASHLAND, OR | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 OSF 90TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON. | $30,000 |
| BRITT FESTIVALS · MEDFORD, OR | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 ORCHESTRA SEASON. | $30,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY · MEDFORD, OR | TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - ROGUE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL · MEDFORD, OR | TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES. | $22,500 |
| SOUTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL · MEDFORD, OR | STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. | $20,500 |
| JOSEPHINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION · GRANTS PASS, OR | TOWARD THE NEW GRANTS PASS LIBRARY PROJECT COSTS. | $20,000 |
| LIVING OPPORTUNITIES · MEDFORD, OR | IN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR A NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING. | $20,000 |
| TOBY FUND OF WOLF CREEK · GRANTS PASS, OR | TOWARD THE COST OF A SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY FOR LOW-INCOME PET PARENTS. | $2,000 |
| WILDLIFE IMAGES REHABILITATION & EDUCATION CENTER · MERLIN, OR | TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT. | $6,000 |
| YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON · MEDFORD, OR | TOWARD SUPPORT FOR THE 2024-25 CONCERT SEASON. | $8,500 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.