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Roy J Carver Charitable Trust

Muscatine, Iowa  ·  EIN 421186589  ·  Private foundation

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.3M in annual giving against $233.4M in assets. This page documents the 570 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Roy J Carver Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$233.4M
Total assets
570
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Roy J Carver Charitable Trust funds

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Roy J Carver Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Iowa
MEDICINE - MAJOR PROGRAM & ENDOWMENT SUPPORT - NEUROSCIENCE
Iowa City, IA$4.8M2018
University of Iowa Foundation
CCOM - DIRECT THE 2025 GIFT PAYOUT F
Iowa City, IA$3.5M2025
University of Iowa
CCOM - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
Iowa City, IA$3.1M2023
University of Iowa
CCOM - INITIAL GIFT PAYOUT FOR IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
Iowa City, IA$3.1M2017
University of Iowa
CCOM - DIRECT THE 2020 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
Iowa City, IA$3.1M2020
University of Iowa
CCOM - DIRECT THE 2020 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
Iowa City, IA$3.1M2022
University of Iowa
CCOM - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
Iowa City, IA$2.8M2024
University of Iowa
ENGINEERING - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME
Iowa City, IA$1.5M2024
University of Iowa
ENGINEERING - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME
Iowa City, IA$1.5M2023
University of Iowa Foundation
CCOM - DIRECT THE 2025 GIFT PAYOUT -
Iowa City, IA$1.5M2025
University of Iowa
ENGINEERING - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME
Iowa City, IA$1.5M2022
University of Iowa
CCOM - ENDOWMENT FOR IVR GENE THERAPY LAB - DR BUDD TUCKER
Iowa City, IA$1.5M2020
University of Iowa
ENGINEERING - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME
Iowa City, IA$1.5M2020
Augustana College
SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE SCIENCE BUILDING
Rock Island, IL$1.2M2018
Augustana College
SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE SCIENCE BUILDING
Rock Island, IL$1.2M2017

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$15.4M
2018$17.1M
2020$16.3M
2022$14.6M
2023$14.0M
2024$12.1M
2025$16.5M

How to apply for funding from Roy J Carver Charitable Trust

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust'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 carvertrust.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Roy J Carver Charitable Trust

Does Roy J Carver Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Roy J Carver Charitable Trust'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 Roy J Carver Charitable Trust fund?
Roy J Carver Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Iowa, University of Iowa Foundation, University of Iowa. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Roy J Carver Charitable Trust give in grants?
Roy J Carver Charitable Trust reported $16.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $106.1M over 570 grants.
Where is Roy J Carver Charitable Trust located?
Roy J Carver Charitable Trust is based in Muscatine, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421186589.
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About this profile. This page is built from Roy J Carver Charitable Trust'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 Roy J Carver Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.