Funding search · EIN 930491360 · Medford, OR
The Carpenter Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 385
- grants reported
- $3.4M
- total given
- 2021–2024
- filing years
- $6,500
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Britt Festivals4 grants · $115,000
- United Way of Jackson County4 grants · $100,000
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association3 grants · $85,000
- South Medford High School4 grants · $82,000
- North Medford High School4 grants · $78,000
- Rogue Community College Foundation3 grants · $75,000
- Crater High School4 grants · $66,000
- La Clinica Del Valle3 grants · $65,000
- Rogue Retreat4 grants · $62,500
- Options for Helping Residents of Ashland3 grants · $62,500
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 385 grants.
- $30,000
Britt Festivals · Medford, OR · 2024
In support of the 2025 orchestra season.
- $30,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association · Ashland, OR · 2024
In support of the 2025 osf 90th anniversary season.
- $30,000
Britt Festivals · Medford, OR · 2023
In support of the 2024 orchestra season.
- $30,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association · Ashland, OR · 2023
In support of the 2024 osf season.
- $30,000
Britt Festivals · Medford, OR · 2022
In support of the 2023 orchestra season.
- $25,000
United Way of Jackson County · Medford, OR · 2024
Toward general operating support.
- $25,000
Rogue Community College Foundation · Grants Pass, OR · 2023
For jackson & josephine county student scholarships.
- $25,000
Southern Oregon University Foundation · Ashland, OR · 2023
In support of faculty development opportunities which improve teaching skills.
- $25,000
United Way of Jackson County · Medford, OR · 2023
Toward general operating support.
- $25,000
La Clinica Del Valle · Medford, OR · 2022
In support of expanding a variety of urgent care services for underserved residents.
- $25,000
Options for Helping Residents of Ashland · Ashland, OR · 2022
Toward the renovation of a local motel into a shelter and resource center for unhoused and economically stressed individuals.
- $25,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association · Ashland, OR · 2022
Toward general operating support.
- $25,000
Rogue Community College Foundation · Grants Pass, OR · 2022
For jackson & josephine county student scholarships.
- $25,000
United Way of Jackson County · Medford, OR · 2022
Toward general operating support.
- $25,000
Britt Festivals · Medford, OR · 2021
In support of the 2022 classical music season.
- $25,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival · Ashland, OR · 2021
In support of a variety of educational programs.
- $25,000
Rogue Community College Foundation · Grants Pass, OR · 2021
For jackson & josephine county scholarships.
- $25,000
Southern Oregon University · Ashland, OR · 2021
In support of faculty development opportunities which improve teaching skills.
- $25,000
United Way of Jackson County · Medford, OR · 2021
Toward general operating support.
- $22,500
St Vincent De Paul Society - Rogue Valley District Council · Medford, OR · 2024
To provide emergency utility assistance to local families.
- $20,500
South Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2024
Student college scholarships.
- $20,500
South Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2023
Student college scholarships.
- $20,500
South Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2022
Student college scholarships.
- $20,500
South Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2021
Student college scholarships.
- $20,000
Josephine Community Library Foundation · Grants Pass, OR · 2024
Toward the new grants pass library project costs.
- $20,000
Living Opportunities · Medford, OR · 2024
In support of accessible office furnishings for a new headquarters building.
- $20,000
Rogue Retreat · Medford, OR · 2024
Toward providing appliances, household items, and necessary repairs across the agencys sites.
- $20,000
Josephine Community Library Foundation · Grants Pass, OR · 2023
Toward the new williams library renovation costs.
- $20,000
Options for Helping Residents of Ashland · Ashland, OR · 2023
To provide operating support for the ohra center for services to homeless persons.
- $20,000
Rogue Community Health · Medford, OR · 2023
Toward supporting low-income or medically uninsured / underinsured persons who have urgent need for prescription medications.
- $20,000
Rogue Retreat · Medford, OR · 2023
For general operating expenses for the agencys work with homeless people.
- $20,000
St Vincent De Paul Society - Rogue Valley District Council · Medford, OR · 2023
To provide emergency utility assistance to local families.
- $20,000
St Vincent De Paul Society - Medford · Medford, OR · 2022
To provide emergency utility assistance to local families.
- $20,000
La Clinica Del Valle · Medford, OR · 2021
To increase behavioral health services at school-based health centers.
- $20,000
La Clinica Del Valle · Medford, OR · 2021
Operating support for covid-19 emergency response services.
- $20,000
St Vincent De Paul Society - Medford · Medford, OR · 2021
To provide emergency utility assistance to local families.
- $19,500
North Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2024
Student college scholarships.
- $19,500
North Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2023
Student college scholarships.
- $19,500
North Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2022
Student college scholarships.
- $19,500
North Medford High School · Medford, OR · 2021
Student college scholarships.
- $18,000
Rogue Community Health · Medford, OR · 2022
In support of a children's dental health program for restorative care.
- $17,500
Options for Helping Residents of Ashland · Ashland, OR · 2021
Toward the renovation of a motel into a comprehensive service hub for unhoused and economically stressed residents.
- $17,500
Rogue Retreat · Medford, OR · 2021
Toward the purchase of computers and other technology equipment.
- $17,000
Maslow Project · Medford, OR · 2024
In support of permanent supportive housing case management.
- $16,500
Crater High School · Central Point, OR · 2024
Student college scholarships.
- $16,500
Crater High School · Central Point, OR · 2023
Student college scholarships.
- $16,500
Crater High School · Central Point, OR · 2022
Student college scholarships.
- $16,500
Crater High School · Central Point, OR · 2021
Student college scholarships.
- $16,000
Armadillo Technical Institute · Phoenix, OR · 2022
In support of the student self-care center expansion.
- $15,000
Casa of Jackson County · Medford, OR · 2024
Toward the healthy kids initiative to enhance the health and well-being of children in foster care.
- $15,000
Civics Learning Project · Portland, OR · 2024
In support of expansion of the applicants programs and education supporting social studies to teachers and students.
- $15,000
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team · Ashland, OR · 2024
In support of a k-12 sexual violence prevention program in local schools.
- $15,000
Ontrack · Medford, OR · 2024
In support of emergency lodging for vulnerable people to stay while awaiting substance abuse detox or treatment.
- $15,000
Science Works Hands-On Museum · Ashland, OR · 2024
Toward the improvement of accessibility at the museum.
- $15,000
Southern Oregon Child & Family Council · Central Point, OR · 2024
In support of the listo family literacy program - adult education project for 100 plus latinx adults.
- $15,000
Casa of Jackson County · Medford, OR · 2023
To support the youth education strategies program in southern oregon.
- $15,000
Civics Learning Project · Portland, OR · 2023
In support of the southern oregon expansion of the agencys programs to benefit civics and social studies learning in schools.
- $15,000
Community Works · Medford, OR · 2023
In support of hiring a diversity and belonging coordinator.
- $15,000
Friends of Josephine County Children'S Advocacy · Grants Pass, OR · 2023
In support of furnishing the new children's advocacy center.
- $15,000
Maslow Project · Medford, OR · 2023
In support of permanent supportive housing case management.
- $15,000
Mt Ashland Association · Ashland, OR · 2023
Toward costs associated with the aisle 2 trail widening project.
- $15,000
Phoenix-Talent School District · Phoenix, OR · 2023
In support of a summer residential program at sou for laninx youth.
- $15,000
Science Works Hands-On Museum · Ashland, OR · 2023
To provide field trips to the museum for all students in title 1 schools.
- $15,000
Talent Maker City · Talent, OR · 2023
Toward support of the agencys new space and services to the community.
- $15,000
The Salvation Army - Medford Corps · Medford, OR · 2023
To support homeless individuals, families, and children in jackson county to achieve economic stability and obtain permanent housing.
- $15,000
Access · Medford, OR · 2022
In support of a program bringing a mobile food pantry truck to families in jackson county.
- $15,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley · Grants Pass, OR · 2022
In support of an education-based after-school program for local youth.
- $15,000
Casa of Jackson & Josephine Counties · Medford, OR · 2022
To increase the number of casa volunteers and to provide trauma informed care training to staff and volunteers.
- $15,000
Classroom Law Project · Portland, OR · 2022
In support of a variety of civics education programs in southern oregon.
- $15,000
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team · Ashland, OR · 2022
In support of a k-12 sexual violence prevention program in local schools.
- $15,000
Living Opportunities · Medford, OR · 2022
Toward the purchase of five vehicles to transport persons with disabilities.
- $15,000
Maslow Project · Medford, OR · 2022
In support of staffing for the residents living in the permanent supportive housing.
- $15,000
Rogue Valley Ymca · Medford, OR · 2022
Toward the renovation of the new child care center to increase childcare services in the community.
- $15,000
Science Works Hands-On Museum · Ashland, OR · 2022
To provide field trips to the museum for all students in title 1 schools.
- $15,000
Access · Medford, OR · 2021
In support of food banks to provide nutrition to vulnerable individuals and families.
- $15,000
Maslow Project · Medford, OR · 2021
To expand support services.
- $15,000
Science Works Hands-On Museum · Ashland, OR · 2021
To provide a variety of educational science programs at the museum and in title 1 schools.
- $15,000
Set Free Services · Medford, OR · 2021
Toward basic needs support for homeless persons and others in need.
- $14,650
Project Youth Plus · Grants Pass, OR · 2023
Toward funding the business manager staff position.
- $13,500
Eagle Point High School · Eagle Point, OR · 2024
Student college scholarships.
- $13,500
Eagle Point High School · Eagle Point, OR · 2023
Student college scholarships.
- $13,500
Eagle Point High School · Eagle Point, OR · 2022
Student college scholarships.
- $13,500
Eagle Point High School · Eagle Point, OR · 2021
Student college scholarships.
- $12,650
Project Youth Plus · Grants Pass, OR · 2022
Toward funding a new business manager staff position.
- $12,500
Ashland High School · Ashland, OR · 2024
Student college scholarships.
- $12,500
Compass House · Medford, OR · 2024
In support of member skills development and cpr/aed training.
- $12,500
Ashland High School · Ashland, OR · 2023
Student college scholarships.
- $12,500
Compass House · Medford, OR · 2023
In support of dei training and employment/education workshops.
- $12,500
Ashland High School · Ashland, OR · 2022
Student college scholarships.
- $12,500
Ashland High School · Ashland, OR · 2021
Student college scholarships.
- $12,500
Compass House · Medford, OR · 2021
In support of a program providing a variety of skills to clubhouse members.
- $12,000
Project Youth Plus · Grants Pass, OR · 2024
In support of the agency's explore & excel summer program for vulnerable youth.
- $12,000
Salvation Army - Grants Pass · Grants Pass, OR · 2024
To provide immediate emergency support assistance for food, clothing, utilities, and rental assistance.
- $12,000
Salvation Army Medford Corps · Medford, OR · 2024
To support homeless individuals, families, and children in jackson county to achieve economic stability and obtain permanent housing.
- $12,000
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy · Ashland, OR · 2024
Toward general operating support.
- $12,000
Phoenix-Talent School District · Phoenix, OR · 2022
In support of a summer residential program at sou for laninx youth.
- $12,000
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team · Ashland, OR · 2021
In support of a k-12 sexual violence prevention progam in local schools.
- $10,000
Access · Medford, OR · 2024
In support of a program bringing a mobile food pantry truck to families in jackson county.
- $10,000
Ashland Family Ymca · Ashland, OR · 2024
Toward nutrition improvement for preschool & childcare youth.
- $10,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley · Grants Pass, OR · 2024
Toward the expansion of an education-based after-school program for local youth.
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