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E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter

Radnor, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 510155772  ·  Private foundation

E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $11.8M in grants paid and $224.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,125 individual grants from this funder — $48.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$11.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$224.4M
Total assets
1,125
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter funds

E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Johns Hopkins Universitiy
COSTS OF RENOVATION OF AND ADDITION TO PINKARD BUILDING
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2024
Johns Hopkins Universitiy
COSTS OF RENOVATION OF AND ADDITION TO PINKARD BUILDING
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2023
Johns Hopkins Universitiy
COSTS OF RENOVATION OF AND ADDITION TO PINKARD BUILDING
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2022
Johns Hopkins Universitiy
COSTS OF RENOVATION OF AND ADDITION TO PINKARD BUILDING
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2020
Vanderbilt Divinity School
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE BUILDING HOUSING THE VANDERBILT DIVINITY SCHOOL
Nashville, TN$700K2020
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation
ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT AT THE MUSEUM TO BE CALLED "E. RHODES AND LEONA B. CARPENTER CONSERVATORSHIP OF CHINESE PAINTING".
Richmond, VA$500K2024
Richmond Ballet
HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR ITS 2020-21 SEASON & REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY RICHMOND SYMPHONY AND OTHER LI
Richmond, VA$438K2020
Virginia Repertory Theatre
HELP WITH (I) OPERATING COSTS OF ITS 2023-24 SEASON ($175,000), AND (II) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW HOME FOR THE THEATRE'S CHILDREN, FAMILIE
Richmond, VA$425K2023
City of Russellville
HELP WITH THE COSTS OF PURCHASING A NEW FIRE TRUCK
Russellville, KY$300K2022
Southern New England Conference of the United Chur
GENERAL CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES
Rocky Hill, CT$295K2024
Southern New England Conference of the United Chur
GENERAL CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES
Framingham, MA$285K2024
Hadwen Park Congregational United Church of Christ
HELP WITH THE COSTS OF THE LGBT ASYLUM TASK FORCE
Worcester, MA$275K2022
Richmond Ballet Inc
HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND TO PROVIDE LIVE MUSIC FOR THE BALLET "DRACULA" TO BE PRESENTED FEBRUARY 18-20,2
Richmond, VA$275K2023
Richmond Symphony
$150,000 FOR OPERATING SUPPORT OF 2019/20 SEASON; $250,000 (PAYABLE OVER TWO YEARS - MENUHIN COMOPETITION FOR YOUNG VIOLINISTS IN 2020& TO H
Richmond, VA$275K2020
Worcester Art Museum
HELP WITH COSTS OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EXHIBITION, "FROM FIELD TO FASHION: ARMS AND ARMOR AT THE ROYAL COURTS OF IND
Worcester, MA$260K2020

E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$11.8M
2022$10.4M
2023$11.7M
2024$14.4M

How to apply for funding from E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter

From E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 31, JULY 15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at carpenterfoundation.us.

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Frequently asked questions about E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter

Does E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter accept grant applications?
Yes — E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter fund?
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Johns Hopkins Universitiy, Johns Hopkins Universitiy, Johns Hopkins Universitiy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter give in grants?
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter reported $11.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $48.4M over 1,125 grants.
Where is E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter located?
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter is based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510155772.
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About this profile. This page is built from E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter'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 E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.