Carver Foundation Inc

EIN 87-3531981 · MD · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4K Funds in MD, FL, TX +11
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Carver Foundation Inc based in MD paid 36 grants totaling $144.1K to 36 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $410 to $10K, with a median of $4K. Its largest recipients included DOLPHINS PLUS MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE, SEA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (MYSTIC AQUARIUM), and THE BANNER SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,155,607
Giving (latest yr)
$144,096
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$4K
Recipients
36
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue$10,000
  • Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium)$10,000
  • The Banner School$10,000
  • Turtle Island Restoration Network$10,000
  • United Way of Frederick County$10,000

Where grants went

  • Maryland$61,373 · 17 grants
  • Florida$22,645 · 4 grants
  • Texas$15,163 · 2 grants
  • Connecticut$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$6,181 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$5,410 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (36)

Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Rescue
Key Largo, FL
Program andadministrative support
$10,000
The Banner School
Frederick, MD
Program andadministrative support
$10,000
Sea Research Foundation (Mystic Aquarium)
Mystic, CT
Program andadministrative support
$10,000
Turtle Island Restoration Network
Galveston, TX
Program andadministrative support
$10,000
United Way of Frederick County
Frederick, MD
Program andadministrative support
$10,000
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Alexandria, VA
Program andadministrative support
$5,181
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
Dallas, TX
Program andadministrative support
$5,163
Best Buddies International
Miami, FL
Program andadministrative support
$5,145
After the Races
Rising Sun, MD
Program andadministrative support
$5,125
Chords of Courage
Washington, DC
Program andadministrative support
$5,000
Days End Horse Farm & Rescue
Woodbine, MD
Program andadministrative support
$5,000
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Lititz, PA
Program andadministrative support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Carver Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Carver Foundation Inc reported 36 itemized grants totaling $144.1K. Individual grants ranged from $410 to $10K (median $4K).

Recent recipients include DOLPHINS PLUS MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE, SEA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (MYSTIC AQUARIUM), THE BANNER SCHOOL, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Carver Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Maryland, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Carver Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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