Private foundation · Medford, OR

The Carpenter Foundation

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Typical grant size
$4K – $5K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
201
Repeat grantees
123
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesGRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE SET QUARTERLY. PLEASE CALL (541)772-5732 FOR DEADLINE DATES.
ContactTHE CARPENTER FOUNDATION · 5417725732
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.
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.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Emily Mostue
TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT
$52K
Karen C Allan
TRUSTEE/VP & SEC
Dan Thorndike
TRUSTEE/TREASURER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Sue Naumes
FAMILY TRUSTEE
Deborah Ameen
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Steve Boyarsky
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Bruce Van Zee
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Amy Cuddy
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Susan Cohen
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Brian Gross
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Teresa Sayre
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Paul Nicholson
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
William Moffat
TRUSTEE/TREASURER/INVESTME
Linda Hugle
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Mary Curtis Gramley
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Lee Murdoch
PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,168
Total grants awarded
$9.2M
Total amount
$8K
Average grant
$30K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$949K
116 grants
2023
$906K
101 grants
2022
$882K
96 grants
2021
$675K
75 grants
2020
$745K
85 grants
2019
$715K
100 grants
2018
$781K
96 grants
2017
$689K
91 grants
2016
$797K
111 grants
2015
$812K
115 grants
2014
$529K
77 grants
2013
$711K
105 grants

Top recipients

Britt Festivals
12 grants · OR
$297K
11 grants · OR · ✓ Exact match
$285K
11 grants · OR · ✓ Exact match
$275K
12 grants · OR · ✓ Exact match
$269K
10 grants · OR · ✓ Exact match
$250K
North Medford High School
14 grants · OR
$248K
South Medford High School
13 grants · OR
$245K
Crater High School
12 grants · OR
$198K
Ashland High School
13 grants · OR
$163K
Eagle Point High School
12 grants · OR
$155K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association
IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 OSF 90TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON.
OR · TY 2024
$30K
Britt Festivals
IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 ORCHESTRA SEASON.
OR · TY 2024
$30K
United Way of Jackson County
TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
OR · TY 2024
$25K
St Vincent de Paul Society - Rogue Valley District Council
TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES.
OR · TY 2024
$23K
South Medford High School
STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
OR · TY 2024
$21K
Rogue Retreat
TOWARD PROVIDING APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND NECESSARY REPAIRS ACROSS THE AGENCYS SITES.
OR · TY 2024
$20K
Living Opportunities
IN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR A NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING.
OR · TY 2024
$20K
Josephine Community Library Foundation
TOWARD THE NEW GRANTS PASS LIBRARY PROJECT COSTS.
OR · TY 2024
$20K
North Medford High School
STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
OR · TY 2024
$20K
Maslow Project
IN SUPPORT OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT.
OR · TY 2024
$17K
Crater High School
STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
OR · TY 2024
$17K
Southern Oregon Child & Family Council
IN SUPPORT OF THE LISTO FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - ADULT EDUCATION PROJECT FOR 100 PLUS LATINX ADULTS.
OR · TY 2024
$15K
Science Works Hands-on Museum
TOWARD THE IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AT THE MUSEUM.
OR · TY 2024
$15K
Casa of Jackson County Inc
TOWARD THE HEALTHY KIDS INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
OR · TY 2024
$15K
Ontrack Inc
IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY LODGING FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE TO STAY WHILE AWAITING SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETOX OR TREATMENT.
OR · TY 2024
$15K
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team
IN SUPPORT OF A K-12 SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.
OR · TY 2024
$15K
Civics Learning Project
IN SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF THE APPLICANTS PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION SUPPORTING SOCIAL STUDIES TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.
OR · TY 2024
$15K
Eagle Point High School
STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
OR · TY 2024
$14K
Compass House
IN SUPPORT OF MEMBER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CPR/AED TRAINING.
OR · TY 2024
$13K
Ashland High School
STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
OR · TY 2024
$13K
Project Youth Plus
IN SUPPORT OF THE AGENCY'S EXPLORE & EXCEL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH.
OR · TY 2024
$12K
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
OR · TY 2024
$12K
Salvation Army Medford Corps
TO SUPPORT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN IN JACKSON COUNTY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND OBTAIN PERMA…
OR · TY 2024
$12K
Salvation Army - Grants Pass
TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, UTILITIES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
OR · TY 2024
$12K
Ashland Family YMCA
TOWARD NUTRITION IMPROVEMENT FOR PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE YOUTH.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Grants Pass School District #7
IN SUPPORT OF THE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM EXPANDING ACCESS TO PRESCHOOL AND FAMILY PLAYGROUPS.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Kids Unlimited
IN SUPPORT OF THE FOOD FOR THOUGHTFULNESS PROJECT THAT DEVELOPS CULINARY SKILLS AND CAREER TRAINING.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Oregon Center for Creative Learning
TOWARD WEEKLY FUN WITH FOOD CULINARY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Southern Oregon Public Broadcasting
IN SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM THAT HIGHLIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SOUTHERN OREGON.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Siskiyou Field Institute
IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO MANAGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Family Nurturing Center
IN SUPPORT OF THE RELIEF NURSERY PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Set Free Services
TO SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE AGENCYS BASIC SITE.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Hope Equestrian Center
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Access Inc
IN SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM BRINGING A MOBILE FOOD PANTRY TRUCK TO FAMILIES IN JACKSON COUNTY.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Rogue River Community Center
TOWARD REPLACING WINDOWS AT THE THRIFT STORE BUILDING.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Craterian Performances Company
TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Rogue Valley Symphony
IN SUPPORT OF A MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IN JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley
TOWARD THE EXPANSION OF AN EDUCATION-BASED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH.
OR · TY 2024
$10K
Phoenix High School
STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
OR · TY 2024
$9K
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Oregon
TO PROVIDE NO COST CREDIT COUNSELING AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.
OR · TY 2024
$9K
Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon
TOWARD SUPPORT FOR THE 2024-25 CONCERT SEASON.
OR · TY 2024
$9K
St Mark's Episcopal Church
IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING A DIAPER BAG TO NEEDY OR AT-RISK NEW MOTHERS.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Smart Reading - Rogue Valley
IN SUPPORT OF THE SMART READING PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN OREGON.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Spartan Boxing
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Illinois Valley Family Coalition
TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Southern Oregon Film Society
IN SUPPORT OF A YEAR ROUND COMMUNITY THEATRE AT ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Ashland New Plays Festival
TOWARD COSTS TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL 2024 FALL FESTIVAL.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Anima Mundi Productions
IN SUPPORT OF A SERIES OF THREE COMMUNITY EVENTS TO CONNECT ROGUE VALLEY RESIDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS FROM ABRO…
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Als Northwest
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
OR · TY 2024
$8K
Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance
TOWARD PROVIDING MEALS FOR GUESTS AT THE OHRA SHELTER.
OR · TY 2024
$8K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.