Does Carleton College accept grant applications?

Carleton College's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.

What does Carleton College fund?

Carleton College's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include North Carolina State University, University of Connecticut, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Carleton College give in grants?

Carleton College reported $47.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 82 grants.

Where is Carleton College located?

Carleton College is based in Northfield, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410694747.

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Carleton College

Northfield, Minnesota · EIN 410694747 · Private foundation

Carleton College is a private foundation based in Northfield, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $47.3M in grants paid and $1.41B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 82 individual grants from this funder — $2.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$47.3M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$1.41B

Total assets

Grants tracked

2024

Most recent grant

What Carleton College funds

Carleton College's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Carleton College, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
North Carolina State University NSF SUBAWARD - STEP CENTER/INTEGRATE: SEE PART IV	Raleigh, NC	$211K	2017
University of Connecticut RUI: LINKING ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, AND IMMUNOLOGY TO SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION IN HELMINTH TRANSMISSION	Storns, CT	$200K	2024
University of Wisconsin - Madison RUI: LINKING ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, AND IMMUNOLOGY TO SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION IN HELMINTH TRANSMISSION	Madison, WI	$127K	2024
Columbia University NSF SUBAWARD - STEP CENTER/INTEGRATE: SEE PART IV	New York, NY	$114K	2017
Penn State University NSF SUBAWARD - STEP CENTER/INTEGRATE: SEE PART IV	University Park, PA	$113K	2017
Columbia University NSF SUBAWARD - STEP CENTER/INTEGRATE: SEE PART IV	New York, NY	$93K	2019
Columbia University NSF SUBAWARD - STEP CENTER/INTEGRATE: SEE PART IV	New York, NY	$88K	2018
Penn State University NSF SUBAWARD - STEP CENTER/INTEGRATE: SEE PART IV	University Park, PA	$83K	2018
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$80K	2022
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$80K	2020
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$80K	2023
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$80K	2024
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$78K	2018
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$78K	2019
City of Northfield COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	Northfield, MN	$78K	2017

Carleton College giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.0M

2018$567K

2019$315K

2020$133K

2022$156K

2023$257K

2024$482K

How to apply for funding from Carleton College

Carleton College's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at carleton.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Carleton College

Does Carleton College accept grant applications?: Carleton College's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Carleton College fund?: Carleton College's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include North Carolina State University, University of Connecticut, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Carleton College give in grants?: Carleton College reported $47.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 82 grants.
Where is Carleton College located?: Carleton College is based in Northfield, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410694747.
How can I find foundations similar to Carleton College?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Carleton College, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Carleton College's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Carleton College. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.