Private foundation · EIN 93-0491360 · Medford, OR · Return for the year ending 2024-06-30

Where The Carpenter Foundation's grants went

It reported $905,800 in grants paid across 101 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 71.3% of those dollars to 73 recipient organizations.

View the 990-PF

What its filing says about applications

It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”

Form of application
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, STAF
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
Website on filing
WWW.CARPENTER-FOUNDATION.ORG

Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.

Grants paid 99 published lines

RecipientPaidPurpose as filedMatch
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association
Ashland, OR · EIN 93-0407022
$30,000IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 OSF SEASON.Same ZIP 1.00
Britt Festivals
Medford, OR · no confident EIN match
$30,000IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 ORCHESTRA SEASON.Unmatched Help match
Rogue Community College Foundation
Grants Pass, OR · EIN 93-0777701
$25,000FOR JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.Same address 1.00
Southern Oregon University Foundation
Ashland, OR · EIN 23-7030910
$25,000IN SUPPORT OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHICH IMPROVE TEACHING SKILLS.Same address 1.00
United Way of Jackson County
Medford, OR · EIN 93-0576632
$25,000TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.Same address 1.00
Southern Oregon University Foundation
Ashland, OR · EIN 23-7030910
$25,000IN SUPPORT OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHICH IMPROVE TEACHING SKILLS.Same address 1.00
South Medford High School
Medford, OR · no confident EIN match
$20,500STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.Unmatched Help match
Josephine Community Library Foundation
Grants Pass, OR · EIN 94-3051415
$20,000TOWARD THE NEW WILLIAMS LIBRARY RENOVATION COSTS.Same city 1.00
Rogue Community Health
Medford, OR · EIN 23-7366812
$20,000TOWARD SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME OR MEDICALLY UNINSURED / UNDERINSURED PERSONS WHO HAVE URGENT NEED FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.Same city 1.00
Rogue Retreat
Medford, OR · EIN 93-1261999
$20,000FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AGENCYS WORK WITH HOMELESS PEOPLE.Same address 1.00
Society of St Vincent de Paul Rogue Valley Council
Medford, OR · EIN 93-0831082
$20,000TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILIES.Same address 0.93
Options for Helping Residents of Ashland
Ashland, OR · no confident EIN match
$20,000TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE OHRA CENTER FOR SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS.Unmatched Help match
North Medford High School
Medford, OR · no confident EIN match
$19,500STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.Unmatched Help match
Crater High School
Central Point, OR · no confident EIN match
$16,500STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.Unmatched Help match
Casa of Jackson County
Medford, OR · EIN 94-3215621
$15,000TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH EDUCATION STRATEGIES PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN OREGON.Same address 1.00
Civics Learning Project
Portland, OR · EIN 93-0847940
$15,000IN SUPPORT OF THE SOUTHERN OREGON EXPANSION OF THE AGENCYS PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT CIVICS AND SOCIAL STUDIES LEARNING IN SCHOOLS.Same address 1.00
Community Works
Medford, OR · EIN 93-0633804
$15,000IN SUPPORT OF HIRING A DIVERSITY AND BELONGING COORDINATOR.Same address 1.00
Friends of Josephine County Childrens Advocacy
Grants Pass, OR · EIN 86-2568020
$15,000IN SUPPORT OF FURNISHING THE NEW CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER.Same ZIP 1.00
Maslow Project
Medford, OR · EIN 27-0734969
$15,000IN SUPPORT OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT.Same address 1.00
Mt Ashland Association
Ashland, OR · EIN 93-1090285
$15,000TOWARD COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AISLE 2 TRAIL WIDENING PROJECT.Same address 1.00
Talent Maker City
Talent, OR · EIN 81-4733512
$15,000TOWARD SUPPORT OF THE AGENCYS NEW SPACE AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.Same ZIP 1.00
Scienceworks Hands-On Museum
Ashland, OR · EIN 93-1309725
$15,000TO PROVIDE FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM FOR ALL STUDENTS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS.Same address 1.00
Phoenix-Talent School District
Phoenix, OR · no confident EIN match
$15,000IN SUPPORT OF A SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AT SOU FOR LANINX YOUTH.Unmatched Help match
The Salvation Army - Medford Corps
Medford, OR · no confident EIN match
$15,000TO SUPPORT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN IN JACKSON COUNTY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.Unmatched Help match
Project Youth Plus
Grants Pass, OR · no confident EIN match
$14,650TOWARD FUNDING THE BUSINESS MANAGER STAFF POSITION.Unmatched Help match
Eagle Point High School
Eagle Point, OR · no confident EIN match
$13,500STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.Unmatched Help match
Compass House
Medford, OR · EIN 93-1294230
$12,500IN SUPPORT OF DEI TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION WORKSHOPS.Same address 1.00
Ashland High School
Ashland, OR · no confident EIN match
$12,500STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.Unmatched Help match
1st Phoenix Community Center
Phoenix, OR · EIN 81-1392959
$10,000TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF FOOD TO BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE FOOD BANK.Same address 1.00
Hope Equestrian Center
Eagle Point, OR · EIN 93-0978737
$10,000TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM.Same ZIP 1.00
Jpr Foundation
Ashland, OR · EIN 93-1233656
$10,000TOWARD THE RESTORATION OF THE HOLLY THEATRE IN MEDFORD TO BE USED AS A PERFORMING ARTS AND COMMUNITY EVENT CENTER.Exact name 1.00
Rogue Valley Art Association
Medford, OR · EIN 93-0507435
$10,000TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.Same address 0.61
Set Free Services
Medford, OR · EIN 82-0876602
$10,000FOR SUPPORT OF THE AGENCYS FOOD PANTRY, HOT MEALS, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES AND OTHER SERVICES TO PERSONS IN NEED.Same address 1.00
Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley
Medford, OR · EIN 93-0971629
$10,000TOWARD THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE HABITAT RESTORE BUILDING.Same ZIP 1.00
Spartan Boxing Club
Medford, OR · EIN 46-3371625
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.Same address 0.91
The Salvation Army - Grants Pass
Grants Pass, OR · no confident EIN match
$10,000TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, UTILITIES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTION.Unmatched Help match
Phoenix High School
Phoenix, OR · no confident EIN match
$9,000STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.Unmatched Help match
Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon
Medford, OR · EIN 93-1000906
$8,500TOWARD SUPPORT FOR THE 2023-24 CONCERT SEASON.Same address 1.00
Ashland New Plays Festival
Ashland, OR · EIN 30-0554983
$8,000TOWARD COSTS TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL 2023 FALL FESTIVAL.Same ZIP 1.00
Klamath Bird Observatory
Ashland, OR · EIN 93-1297400
$8,000IN SUPPORT OF THE BIRDING CONMIGO PROGRAM FOCUSING ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BIRDING.Same address 1.00
Rogue Food Unites
Ashland, OR · EIN 85-3168023
$7,500TOWARD A LIFT/PALLET JACK TO ASSIST IN MANAGING FOOD AT THE AGENCYS COMMERCIAL KITCHEN.Same address 1.00
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Portland, OR · EIN 93-6041506
$7,500IN SUPPORT OF A VISION SCREENING PROGRAM IN LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.Same address 1.00
Rogue Valley Food Systems Network
Medford, OR · no confident EIN match
$7,500TO PROVIDE STUDENT AND ADULT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN JOSEPHINE COUNTY THAT FOCUSES ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS.Unmatched Help match
Smart Reading - Rogue Valley
Medford, OR · no confident EIN match
$7,500IN SUPPORT OF THE SMART READING PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN OREGON.Unmatched Help match
Unique Project
New York, NY · no confident EIN match
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ROGUE THEATER COMPANY'S 2024 SEASON.Unmatched Help match
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities
Tualatin, OR · EIN 93-0452083
$7,150TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES TO ATTEND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.Same address 1.00
ALS Northwest
Portland, OR · EIN 68-0516066
$7,000IN SUPPORT OF THE SOUTHERN OREGON CARE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS.Same address 1.00
Jackson County Community Services Consortium
Medford, OR · EIN 94-3110224
$7,000TO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR THE 4,000 BLACK YOUTH AND ADULTS IN SOUTHERN OREGON.Same address 1.00
Rogue Valley Mentoring
Medford, OR · EIN 94-3468601
$7,000FOR A 3-TIERED IN SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM AT TALENT MIDDLE SCHOOL.Same address 1.00
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Portland, OR · EIN 93-0806912
$7,000IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL HOUSING AND RESPITE FOR FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.Exact name 1.00

2 more lines ($8,000) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.

Foundations that fund the same organizations

  1. Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA
    46 recipients in common
  2. The Roundhouse Foundation Sisters, OR
    21 recipients in common
  3. The Ford Family Foundation Roseburg, OR
    17 recipients in common
  4. Carrico Family Foundation Medford, OR
    15 recipients in common
  5. James F & Marion L Miller Foundation Portland, OR
    13 recipients in common
  6. Joe & Frances Naumes Family Foundation Medford, OR
    13 recipients in common
  7. The Autzen Foundation Portland, OR
    10 recipients in common
  8. Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust Wilsonville, OR
    9 recipients in common

Where this comes from

Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.