How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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The Carpenter Foundation
824 East Main St No 102
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 772-5732
- Form and materials
- 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, 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.
- 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, or activities for religious purposes.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$949,450
- Grants listed
- 116
- Assets, end of year
- $18,558,346
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Tax year 2023
$905,800
- Grants listed
- 101
- Assets, end of year
- $18,649,940
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Tax year 2022
$881,900
- Grants listed
- 96
- Assets, end of year
- $18,955,238
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Tax year 2021
$674,900
- Grants listed
- 75
- Assets, end of year
- $18,791,579
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Tax year 2020
$744,550
- Grants listed
- 85
- Assets, end of year
- $18,113,088
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Tax year 2019
$715,050
- Grants listed
- 100
- Assets, end of year
- $16,593,428
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Tax year 2018
$781,280
- Grants listed
- 96
- Assets, end of year
- $16,980,123
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Tax year 2017
$689,100
- Grants listed
- 91
- Assets, end of year
- $17,023,269
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationAshland, OR
In support of the 2025 osf 90th anniversary season.
$30,000 -
Britt FestivalsMedford, OR
In support of the 2025 orchestra season.
$30,000 -
United Way of Jackson CountyMedford, OR
Toward general operating support.
$25,000 -
St Vincent de Paul Society - Rogue Valley District CouncilMedford, OR
To provide emergency utility assistance to local families.
$22,500 -
South Medford High SchoolMedford, OR
Student college scholarships.
$20,500 -
Josephine Community Library FoundationGrants Pass, OR
Toward the new grants pass library project costs.
$20,000 -
Living OpportunitiesMedford, OR
In support of accessible office furnishings for a new headquarters building.
$20,000 -
Rogue RetreatMedford, OR
Toward providing appliances, household items, and necessary repairs across the agencys sites.
$20,000 -
North Medford High SchoolMedford, OR
Student college scholarships.
$19,500 -
Maslow ProjectMedford, OR
In support of permanent supportive housing case management.
$17,000 -
Crater High SchoolCentral Point, OR
Student college scholarships.
$16,500 -
Casa of Jackson County IncMedford, OR
Toward the healthy kids initiative to enhance the health and well-being of children in foster care.
$15,000 -
Ontrack IncMedford, OR
In support of emergency lodging for vulnerable people to stay while awaiting substance abuse detox or treatment.
$15,000 -
Civics Learning ProjectPortland, OR
In support of expansion of the applicants programs and education supporting social studies to teachers and students.
$15,000 -
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response TeamAshland, OR
In support of a k-12 sexual violence prevention program in local schools.
$15,000 -
Science Works Hands-On MuseumAshland, OR
Toward the improvement of accessibility at the museum.
$15,000 -
Southern Oregon Child & Family CouncilCentral Point, OR
In support of the listo family literacy program - adult education project for 100 plus latinx adults.
$15,000 -
Eagle Point High SchoolEagle Point, OR
Student college scholarships.
$13,500 -
Ashland High SchoolAshland, OR
Student college scholarships.
$12,500 -
Compass HouseMedford, OR
In support of member skills development and cpr/aed training.
$12,500 -
Salvation Army Medford CorpsMedford, OR
To support homeless individuals, families, and children in jackson county to achieve economic stability and obtain permanent housing.
$12,000 -
Salvation Army - Grants PassGrants Pass, OR
To provide immediate emergency support assistance for food, clothing, utilities, and rental assistance.
$12,000 -
Southern Oregon Land ConservancyAshland, OR
Toward general operating support.
$12,000 -
Project Youth PlusGrants Pass, OR
In support of the agency's explore & excel summer program for vulnerable youth.
$12,000 -
Kids UnlimitedMedford, OR
In support of the food for thoughtfulness project that develops culinary skills and career training.
$10,000 -
Siskiyou Field InstituteSelma, OR
In support of general operating funds to manage outdoor education programs.
$10,000 -
Hope Equestrian CenterEagle Point, OR
To provide scholarships for riders to participate in a therapeutic riding program.
$10,000 -
Set Free ServicesMedford, OR
To support the food pantry and other support activities and services provided at the agencys basic site.
$10,000 -
Oregon Center for Creative LearningMedford, OR
Toward weekly fun with food culinary classes for children and adults.
$10,000 -
Ashland Family YMCAAshland, OR
Toward nutrition improvement for preschool & childcare youth.
$10,000 -
Family Nurturing CenterMedford, OR
In support of the relief nursery providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
$10,000 -
Access IncMedford, OR
In support of a program bringing a mobile food pantry truck to families in jackson county.
$10,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue ValleyGrants Pass, OR
Toward the expansion of an education-based after-school program for local youth.
$10,000 -
Craterian Performances CompanyMedford, OR
Toward general operating support.
$10,000 -
Grants Pass School District #7Grants Pass, OR
In support of the early learning program expanding access to preschool and family playgroups.
$10,000 -
Rogue River Community CenterRogue River, OR
Toward replacing windows at the thrift store building.
$10,000 -
Rogue Valley SymphonyAshland, OR
In support of a music education program in jackson and josephine county middle and high schools.
$10,000 -
Southern Oregon Public BroadcastingMedford, OR
In support of a program that highlights organizations making a difference in southern oregon.
$10,000 -
Phoenix High SchoolPhoenix, OR
Student college scholarships.
$9,000 -
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern OregonMedford, OR
To provide no cost credit counseling and financial education.
$9,000 -
Youth Symphony of Southern OregonMedford, OR
Toward support for the 2024-25 concert season.
$8,500 -
Ashland New Plays FestivalAshland, OR
Toward costs to produce the annual 2024 fall festival.
$8,000 -
Illinois Valley Family CoalitionCave Junction, OR
Toward general operating support.
$8,000 -
Smart Reading - Rogue ValleyMedford, OR
In support of the smart reading program in southern oregon.
$8,000 -
St Mark's Episcopal ChurchMedford, OR
In support of providing a diaper bag to needy or at-risk new mothers.
$8,000 -
Southern Oregon Film SocietyAshland, OR
In support of a year round community theatre at ashland independent film festival.
$8,000 -
Spartan BoxingMedford, OR
General operating support.
$8,000 -
Unique Project IncNew York, NY
General operating support for rogue theater company's 2025 season.
$7,500 -
ALS NorthwestPortland, OR
To provide support to individuals with ALS and their families.
$7,500 -
Butte Falls Charter SchoolButte Falls, OR
In support of renovating the butte falls fish hatchery to establish an aquatics research laboratory.
$7,500 -
Anima Mundi ProductionsPhoenix, OR
In support of a series of three community events to connect rogue valley residents with professional musicians from abroad.
$7,500 -
Opportunities for Housing Resources and AssistanceAshland, OR
Toward providing meals for guests at the ohra shelter.
$7,500 -
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & UniversitiesTualatin, OR
To provide scholarships to students from jackson and josephine counties to attend private colleges and universities.
$7,150 -
Butte Falls Community School PartnershipButte Falls, OR
In support of the landing, the learning tree preschool and the food pantry in butte falls.
$7,000 -
Rogue Valley MentoringMedford, OR
In support of mentoring for jackson county youth.
$7,000 -
Pacifica A Garden in the SiskiyousWilliams, OR
Toward new computer equipment.
$7,000 -
HIV AllianceEugene, OR
In support of preventing and identifying new HIV, hepatitis c and syphilis infections in josephine county.
$7,000 -
Rogue Valley Wind EnsembleTalent, OR
To provide mentoring support for middle school band students.
$6,000 -
Grants Pass Museum of ArtGrants Pass, OR
In support of 2025 fifth grade field trips to the museum.
$6,000 -
Southern Oregon Historical SocietyMedford, OR
In support of a project to preserve glass plate negatives made by pioneer peter britt.
$6,000 -
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education CenterMerlin, OR
Toward the purchase of fire suppression equipment.
$6,000 -
Asante FoundationMedford, OR
In support of the pediatric sexual assault examiner program at asante.
$5,000 -
McLoughlin Middle SchoolMedford, OR
Toward the friday food bags program to provide meals for families who experience food insecurity.
$5,000 -
Sanctuary OneJacksonville, OR
To support youth field trips and service-learning programs.
$5,000 -
Multicultural Association of Southern OregonMedford, OR
Toward support of the agencys day camp for kids.
$5,000 -
Southern Oregon Repertory SingersAshland, OR
Toward expanding marketing to connect with the broader community.
$5,000 -
A Greater ApplegateJacksonville, OR
In support of working groups to help with community resilience and livability.
$5,000 -
Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding CenterGrants Pass, OR
Toward the purchase of an equine therapy horse.
$5,000 -
Friends of the Animal ShelterAshland, OR
In support of a community spay & neuter clinic.
$5,000 -
Lines for LifePortland, OR
To support the agencys program for youth mental health and to increase suicide prevention activities in jackson and josephine counties.
$5,000 -
Raices de BienestarBeaverton, OR
Toward general operating support.
$5,000 -
Illinois Valley Wellness ResourcesCave Junction, OR
In support of connecting older adults and disabled individuals in rural areas of the illinois valley to resources.
$5,000 -
Alex's StoryMedford, OR
In support of a project to work with local schools to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl
$5,000 -
Providence Community Health FoundationMedford, OR
In support of an OBGYN patient advocate program for low-income pregnant women.
$5,000 -
Spiral Living CenterCave Junction, OR
In support of the illinois valley community food project.
$5,000 -
Southern Oregon GuildCave Junction, OR
Toward support for the employment of the managing director.
$5,000 -
Cascade Community Pool CorpWhite City, OR
Toward providing access to seniors, veterans, and low-income families to the swimming pool in white city.
$5,000 -
Grants Pass High SchoolGrants Pass, OR
In support of the evergreen sports complex lighting project.
$5,000 -
Partnerships in Community Living IncMonmouth, OR
Toward technology and furnishings at the agencys headquarters.
$5,000 -
Rogue River Watershed CouncilCentral Point, OR
Toward the development and design of interpretive exhibits at the butte creek mill.
$5,000 -
Oregon Spinal Cord Injury ConnectionPortland, OR
In support of wheelchair maintenance workshops for people with spinal cord injuries.
$5,000 -
Ashland Emergency Food BankAshland, OR
In support of a program to provide breakfast/lunch to local schools.
$5,000 -
Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW WashingtonMedford, OR
To increase girl scout programming for youth and training for adults in southern oregon.
$5,000 -
Girls BuildPortland, OR
In support of the girls build summer camps in jackson and josephine counties.
$5,000 -
Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands CenterAshland, OR
In support of the rogue riverkeeper summer water quality monitoring program in the rogue basin.
$5,000 -
Peace HouseAshland, OR
In support of a weekly community meal feeding the hungry in ashland.
$5,000 -
Pink Lemonade ProjectVancouver, WA
In support of a program providing education and financial assistance to patients experiencing barriers to breast cancer treatment.
$5,000 -
Reclaiming LivesMedford, OR
In support of a program focusing on empowering individuals in recovery by fostering essential life skills.
$5,000 -
Grants Pass Family YMCAGrants Pass, OR
Toward an art mentor program linking the arts to the teenage population.
$4,000 -
The Crest at Willow-WittAshland, OR
To support environmental education field trips to students in jackson county.
$4,000 -
Art Presence IncJacksonville, OR
In support of the organization's 2024-25 education program.
$4,000 -
Care FoundationMerrifield, VA
An unsolicited grant made in the name of helen bundy carpenter.
$4,000 -
Jackson County Library SystemMedford, OR
A grant made in memory of asv carpenter toward the purchase of books.
$4,000 -
Miracle Theatre GroupPortland, OR
Toward a bilingual and bicultural arts residency program for local schools.
$4,000 -
Rogue River High SchoolRogue River, OR
Student college scholarships.
$3,500 -
St Vincent de Paul Society - Grants PassGrants Pass, OR
Toward general operating support.
$3,300 -
The Understory InitiativeMedford, OR
Toward operating support to help manage grants for ecological restoration.
$3,000 -
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon IncPortland, OR
Toward granting wishes for seriously ill children.
$3,000 -
Cave Junction Farmers MarketCave Junction, OR
In support of activities for children.
$3,000 -
Chess for SuccessPortland, OR
Toward operating costs for two after-school chess clubs for the 2024-25 school year.
$3,000 -
Freedom FarmsGold Hill, OR
In support of post incarceration resilince development through farming.
$3,000 -
Trails Outdoor SchoolAshland, OR
Toward the development of an outdoor classroom area.
$3,000 -
Innovation AcademyMedford, OR
Student college scholarships.
$3,000 -
KXCJ-LPCave Junction, OR
In support of local focus programming.
$3,000 -
Ashland Folk CollectiveAshland, OR
In support of one free concert as part of the free music in the park series in 2025.
$3,000 -
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival AssociationNewport, OR
In support of a four-day music festival for high school orchestras.
$3,000 -
Ashland High Arts AdvocatesAshland, OR
In support of a program matching low-income students with arts mentors.
$3,000 -
Ashland High SchoolAshland, OR
Toward the construction of set walls for a new cinema & digital arts program at the school.
$3,000 -
Magdalene HomeMedford, OR
In support of staff wages.
$3,000 -
Oregon Museum of Science & IndustryPortland, OR
To provide financial aid to K-8TH grade students in title 1 schools for steam programming throughout jackson and josephine counties.
$3,000 -
Pollinator Project Rogue ValleyPhoenix, OR
In support of additional staff, professional development and educational materials for the pollinator pals program.
$3,000 -
Siskiyou SingersAshland, OR
In support of the recruitment of an orchestra to participate in two choral-orchestral works to be performed at southern oregon university.
$3,000 -
Three Rivers Community OrchestraRogue River, OR
Toward a conductor stipend and venue rental funding.
$2,500 -
Toby Fund of Wolf CreekGrants Pass, OR
Toward the cost of a spay/neuter program in the illinois valley for low-income pet parents.
$2,000 -
Barnstormers Theatre IncGrants Pass, OR
Toward the the replacement of lighting fixtures in the theatre.
$1,500 -
Prospect High SchoolProspect, OR
Student college scholarships.
$1,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, OR
In support of faculty development opportunities which improve teaching skills.
$30,000 -
Rogue Community College FoundationGrants Pass, OR
For jackson & josephine county student scholarships.
$25,000 -
Jackson County Sexual Assault Response TeamAshland, OR
In support of a survivor care program to improve services for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
$15,000 -
Mid Rogue FoundationGrants Pass, OR
Toward the construction of a community services building to provide support services to veterans.
$15,000 -
Scienceworks Hands-On MuseumAshland, OR
Toward general operating support.
$15,000 -
Compass HouseMedford, OR
Toward general operating support.
$12,500 -
Grants Pass School District #7Grants Pass, OR
In support of the early learning program expanding access to preschool and family playgroups.
$10,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue ValleyGrants Pass, OR
Toward a kitchen remodel to serve meals to low-income youth.
$10,000 -
Rogue River School DistrictRogue River, OR
In support of developing an early learning and wellness center to serve children in rural areas.
$10,000 -
1st Phoenix Community CenterPhoenix, OR
In support of the food pantry, clothing closet and community dinners programs.
$10,000 -
Rogue Valley Art AssociationMedford, OR
Toward general operating support.
$10,000 -
Youth Symphony of Southern OregonMedford, OR
In support of the 2025-26 concert season.
$9,000 -
Rebuilding Together Rogue ValleyJacksonville, OR
In support of the safe and healthy housing program providing durable medical equipment to persons in need.
$8,000 -
HIV AllianceEugene, OR
In support of evidence-based infectious disease and overdose prevention programs for at-risk individuals.
$8,000 -
Spartan BoxingMedford, OR
In support of an after-school youth enrichment program.
$8,000 -
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & UniversitiesTualatin, OR
To provide scholarships to students from jackson and josephine counties to attend private colleges and universities.
$7,150 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW WashingtonBend, OR
In support of emergency medical housing and respite for families with hospitalized children.
$7,000 -
Ashland Emergency Food BankAshland, OR
In support of a home delivery program to serve vulnerable persons with the greatest food insecurity.
$7,000 -
Golden Rune ReentryAshland, OR
Toward case management and peer support for persons returning from incarceration.
$7,000 -
Redwood Elementary SchoolGrants Pass, OR
In support of building a new playground structure at the school.
$5,000 -
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education CenterMerlin, OR
In support of an education camp for youth during summer, winter and spring breaks.
$5,000 -
Children's Advocacy Center of Jackson CountyMedford, OR
Toward creating a brochure for community outreach and child abuse prevention.
$5,000 -
Reach Out and Read NorthwestPortland, OR
In support of the reach out and read program in jackson and josephine counties to support providers of pediatric care in granting books.
$5,000 -
Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW WashingtonPortland, OR
To increase girl scout programming for youth and training for adults in southern oregon.
$5,000 -
Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach ProgramPortland, OR
In support of expanding a robotics youth program in jackson and josephine counties.
$5,000 -
Oregon Trio AssociationAstoria, OR
In support of a tech resources project to provide technological resources to low-income students.
$5,000 -
Parker House ProjectAshland, OR
Toward general operating support.
$5,000 -
Illinois River Valley Arts CouncilCave Junction, OR
In support of learning through art and community art outreach programs.
$5,000 -
Jackson County Library SystemMedford, OR
A grant made in memory of asv carpenter toward the purchase of books.
$4,000 -
Care FoundationMerrifield, VA
An unsolicited grant made in the name of helen bundy carpenter.
$4,000 -
Oregon Museum of Science & IndustryPortland, OR
To provide financial aid to K-8TH grade students for steam programming throughout jackson and josephine counties.
$4,000 -
Peace HouseAshland, OR
In support of a weekly community meal feeding the hungry in ashland.
$4,000 -
Miracle Theatre GroupPortland, OR
Toward a bilingual arts residency program for local schools.
$4,000 -
Ashland NewsAshland, OR
In support of project better prepared wildfire education series print edition to distribute to local communities.
$4,000 -
Pacific Crest Council Boy Scouts of AmericaEugene, OR
Toward general operating support.
$3,000 -
Magdalene HomeMedford, OR
Toward providing a safe home and support services for homeless young mothers and their babies.
$3,000 -
Woodland Charter SchoolGrants Pass, OR
Toward the purchase of a cover for an outdoor play structure and a dome playground.
$2,400 -
Applegate Siskiyou AllianceJacksonville, OR
Toward the acorn woman lookout artist residence program.
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture16 grants $109,00021% of the total
- Education10 grants $78,15015% of the total
- Human services7 grants $59,00011% of the total
- Environment7 grants $45,0009% of the total
- Mental health5 grants $40,0008% of the total
- Youth development4 grants $39,0008% of the total
- 10 other causes18 grants $149,00029% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Oregon113 grants $932,950
- New York1 grant $7,500
- Washington1 grant $5,000
- Virginia1 grant $4,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Emily MostueTRUSTEE/PRESIDENT Hours 30Pay $51,617
- Karen C AllanTRUSTEE/VP & SEC Hours 3Pay $0
- Dan ThorndikeTRUSTEE/TREASURER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR Hours 5Pay $0
- Sue NaumesFAMILY TRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $0
- Deborah AmeenPUBLIC TRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $0
- Steve BoyarskyPUBLIC TRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $0
- Bruce Van ZeePUBLIC TRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $0
- Amy CuddyPUBLIC TRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $0
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