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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 75-6000331

Amon G Carter Foundation

A private foundation in Fort Worth, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 172 grants and $40 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
John H Robinson
PO Box 1036
Fort Worth, TX 761011036
(817) 332-2783
Form and materials
Initial approach letter, one copy of proposal
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Primarily local giving to support benevolent, charitable, and educational undertakings, the purpose of which is charitable, literacy or educational.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $40,031,652

    Grants listed
    172
    Assets, end of year
    $553,053,361

  • Tax year 2023

    $36,307,266

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $500,547,546

  • Tax year 2022

    $33,718,566

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $527,273,117

  • Tax year 2021

    $31,924,126

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $513,439,282

  • Tax year 2020

    $34,550,825

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $464,730,205

  • Tax year 2019

    $28,410,173

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $456,539,602

  • Tax year 2018

    $37,426,842

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $438,762,947

Grants paid in 2024

172 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Amon Carter MuseumFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $16,725,652
  2. Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX

    Gift of land

    $5,750,000
  3. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Medical school support

    $3,000,000
  4. Rivertree AcademyFort Worth, TX

    Capital support

    $2,000,000
  5. Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant CoFort Worth, TX

    Capital support

    $1,000,000
  6. Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Capital support

    $500,000
  7. Cook Children's Health FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Community clinic capital support

    $500,000
  8. Manegait Therapeutic Riding CenterProsper, TX

    Capital support

    $500,000
  9. Texas Health ResourcesFort Worth, TX

    Mobile simulation unit

    $500,000
  10. New Leaf Community ServicesFort Worth, TX

    Capital support

    $500,000
  11. Cristo Rey Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $250,000
  12. Methodist Health SystemDallas, TX

    Capital support

    $250,000
  13. Fort Worth Symphony OrchestraFort Worth, TX

    Orchestra enhancement

    $250,000
  14. Family FirstTampa, FL

    Program expansion

    $250,000
  15. Presbyterian Night ShelterFort Worth, TX

    Capital support

    $250,000
  16. Recovery Resource CouncilFort Worth, TX

    Capital support

    $250,000
  17. Taste ProjectArlington, TX

    Capital support

    $250,000
  18. Fort Worth Opera AssociationFort Worth, TX

    Production support

    $200,000
  19. Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA

    Program support

    $200,000
  20. Catholic Charities Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $200,000
  21. Brazelton Touchpoints CenterBoston, MA

    Pilot program support

    $150,000
  22. Safehaven of Tarrant CountyArlington, TX

    Facility improvements

    $130,000
  23. Lena Pope HomeFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $125,000
  24. Women's CenterFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $125,000
  25. North Texas Community FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Economic development partnership

    $125,000
  26. Fort Worth Cradle to CareerFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $100,000
  27. Key School and Training CenterFort Worth, TX

    Program expansion

    $100,000
  28. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Program support

    $100,000
  29. Children's Medical Center FoundationDallas, TX

    Medical research support

    $100,000
  30. James L West Center for Dementia CareFort Worth, TX

    Pilot program support

    $100,000
  31. Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistoryFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $100,000
  32. Fort Worth Symphony OrchestraFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $100,000
  33. Piedmont Land ConservancyGreensboro, NC

    Land acquisition support

    $100,000
  34. Child Protection ConnectionDallas, TX

    Program support

    $100,000
  35. Cornerstone Assistance NetworkFort Worth, TX

    Technology support

    $100,000
  36. Cornerstone Assistance NetworkFort Worth, TX

    Leadership transition

    $100,000
  37. Six Stones Mission NetworkHurst, TX

    Program support

    $100,000
  38. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Pilot program

    $100,000
  39. Yes- Youth Equipped to SucceedDallas, TX

    Program support

    $100,000
  40. Ymca--Camp CarterFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $100,000
  41. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Program support

    $100,000
  42. University of OklahomaNorman, OK

    Special project

    $90,000
  43. Texas Center for Arts AcademicsFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $85,000
  44. Fort Worth Christian SchoolN Richlnd HLS, TX

    Facility improvements

    $75,000
  45. Learning Center of North TexasFt Worth, TX

    Sliding scale support

    $75,000
  46. Cancer Care ServicesFort Worth, TX

    Program expansion and match

    $75,000
  47. Cuisine for HealingFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  48. Fort Worth Opera AssociationFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $75,000
  49. Texas Ballet TheaterFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $75,000
  50. Texas Conservation AllianceDallas, TX

    Special project

    $75,000
  51. Van Cliburn FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $75,000
  52. Arlington Life ShelterArlington, TX

    Technology support

    $75,000
  53. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarIrving, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  54. Day Resource Center for the HomelessFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  55. Methodist Justice MinistryFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  56. United Community CentersFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  57. United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  58. Fort Worth ReportFort Worth, TX

    Program expansion

    $75,000
  59. Texas ValuesAustin, TX

    Program expansion

    $75,000
  60. Neuro Assistance FoundationDallas, TX

    Program support

    $60,000
  61. Hope FarmFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $55,000
  62. Junior Achievement of the Chisholm TrailFort Worth, TX

    Program expansion

    $50,000
  63. Southwestern Exposition and Livestock ShowFort Worth, TX

    Scholarship support

    $50,000
  64. Jewel CharityFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  65. Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyDallas, TX

    Pilot program support

    $50,000
  66. Onesight Essilor Luxottica FoundationDallas, TX

    Vision screening support

    $50,000
  67. Retina FoundationDallas, TX

    Research support

    $50,000
  68. Rutledge Cancer FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  69. Tarrant County Academy of MedicineFort Worth, TX

    Project access support

    $50,000
  70. Allied Theatre GroupFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  71. Amphibian ProductionsFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  72. Casa MananaFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  73. Circle TheatreFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  74. Jubilee Players IncFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  75. Kids Who CareFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  76. Performing Arts Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  77. River Legacy FoundationArlington, TX

    Curriculum development

    $50,000
  78. Allies in Youth DevelopmentMansfield, TX

    Special program

    $50,000
  79. Christ's Haven for ChildrenFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  80. CommunioAlexandria, VA

    Program expansion

    $50,000
  81. Community Caring CenterAzle, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  82. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Program support

    $50,000
  83. Guardianship Services IncFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  84. Housing Opportunities of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  85. LVT RiseFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  86. Meals on Wheels of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  87. Northside Inter-Community AgencyFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  88. Teleios ApproachFort Worth, TX

    Pilot program

    $50,000
  89. Unbound NowWaco, TX

    Operating support

    $50,000
  90. West Fort Worth Center of HopeWeatherford, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  91. American Private RadioOxford, MS

    Special program

    $50,000
  92. Colson Center for Christian WorldviewColorado SPGS, CO

    Program expansion

    $50,000
  93. Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TX

    Giving day support

    $50,000
  94. Goodman Institute for Public PolicyDallas, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  95. Humane Society of North TexasFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  96. Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  97. University Little LeagueFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $50,000
  98. Board BuildFort Worth, TX

    Program expansion

    $45,000
  99. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Scholarship support

    $41,000
  100. Community Healthcare of TexasFort Worth, TX

    Palliative care pilot program

    $35,000
  101. Kids Who CareFort Worth, TX

    Special program

    $35,000
  102. Star Sponsorship ProgramFort Worth, TX

    Scholarship support

    $30,000
  103. Discalced Carmelite NunsArlington, TX

    Special projects

    $30,000
  104. Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TX

    Scholarship support

    $25,000
  105. Foundation for the Ywla of FWFort Worth, TX

    College search support

    $25,000
  106. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Speaker series underwriting

    $25,000
  107. McKinney Education FoundationMcKinney, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  108. Texas Public Charter SchoolsAustin, TX

    Operating support

    $25,000
  109. Cook Children's Medical CenterFort Worth, TX

    Children's medical camps

    $25,000
  110. Healing Shepherd ClinicFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $25,000
  111. Mercy Clinic of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $25,000
  112. Vitamin BridgeCoppell, TX

    Program expansion

    $25,000
  113. Hip Pocket TheatreFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $25,000
  114. Joe Beeler FoundationClifton, TX

    Cowboy artists of america event

    $25,000
  115. Performing Arts Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Children's educational program

    $25,000
  116. Society of Watercolor Artists Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $25,000
  117. Autism Treatment CenterDallas, TX

    Event underwriting

    $25,000
  118. Cowtown ClubhouseFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $25,000
  119. I Can Still ShineHurst, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  120. Ladder AllianceFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  121. Live ThankfullyFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  122. Project 4031Fort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  123. Brotherhood for the FallenFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  124. CNMDallas, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  125. National Christian FoundationDallas, TX

    Program expansion

    $25,000
  126. National Leadership FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Publication underwriting

    $25,000
  127. Saving Hope FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  128. Kids Hope USAZeeland, MI

    Program support

    $20,000
  129. Cowtown MarathonFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $20,000
  130. Pioneers Rest Cemetery AssociationFort Worth, TX

    Facility improvements

    $15,000
  131. Chesterton AcademyFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $10,000
  132. Davey O'Brien FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $10,000
  133. Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $10,000
  134. Special Camps for Special KidsDallas, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  135. Steps with HorsesFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  136. Susan G Komen Greater Fort WorthDallas, TX

    Event underwriting

    $10,000
  137. Scenic TexasAustin, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  138. Adera FoundationBenbrook, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  139. Advantage AdoptionsFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  140. Star-Telegram CharitiesFort Worth, TX

    Goodfellows fund

    $10,000
  141. Tarrant NetFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $10,000
  142. Championship BasketballBenbrook, TX

    Event underwriting

    $10,000
  143. Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Special program

    $10,000
  144. Independent InstituteOakland, CA

    Program support

    $10,000
  145. There 4Arlington, TX

    Event underwriting

    $8,000
  146. Aledo Education FoundationAledo, TX

    Special program

    $7,500
  147. Ballet ConcertoFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $7,500
  148. Suicide Crisis Center of North TexasDallas, TX

    Program support

    $7,500
  149. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $6,000
  150. Fort Worth Promotion and Development FundFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $6,000
  151. Tarrant County CollegeFort Worth, TX

    Chancellor's fund

    $5,000
  152. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Chancellor's fund

    $5,000
  153. Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX

    President's fund

    $5,000
  154. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBedford, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  155. Southwestern Diabetic FoundationWhitesboro, TX

    Medical camp scholarships

    $5,000
  156. Mimir Chamber Music FestivalFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  157. NAACP Act-SoFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  158. Texas Boys ChoirFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  159. Texas Girls ChoirFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  160. Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  161. A Wish with WingsFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  162. Boy Scouts of America Longhorn CouncilHurst, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  163. Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $5,000
  164. Brighter OutlookFort Worth, TX

    Program support

    $5,000
  165. Circle of FriendsColleyville, TX

    Program support

    $5,000
  166. DFW Interfaith ChaplaincyDFW Airport, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  167. Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma PlainsFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  168. Salvation Army -Tarrant County CommandFort Worth, TX

    Operating support

    $5,000
  169. Warm PlaceFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  170. Hogan Trophy Award FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  171. Multicultural AllianceFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $5,000
  172. Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical SocietyFort Worth, TX

    Event underwriting

    $2,500

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $19.5 million in all.

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education17 grants $4,157,00033% of the total
  2. Youth development5 grants $2,205,00018% of the total
  3. Human services18 grants $1,590,00013% of the total
  4. Arts and culture19 grants $1,307,50010% of the total
  5. Health12 grants $1,170,0009% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter2 grants $575,0005% of the total
  7. 12 other causes31 grants $1,566,00012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas160 grants $39,036,652
  2. Florida2 grants $350,000
  3. Massachusetts1 grant $150,000
  4. Indiana1 grant $100,000
  5. North Carolina1 grant $100,000
  6. Oklahoma1 grant $90,000
  7. Colorado1 grant $50,000
  8. Mississippi1 grant $50,000
  9. Virginia1 grant $50,000
  10. Michigan2 grants $45,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Tamara H DeanASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 45Pay $222,000
  • John H RobinsonEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $728,000
  • Chad M McNealSENIOR Vice President Hours 45Pay $287,000
  • Mark L JohnsonPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Sheila B JohnsonSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Kate JohnsonTREASURER Hours 5Pay $0

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