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The Eric and Barbara Carle

Northampton, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 822036857  ·  Private foundation

The Eric and Barbara Carle is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $33.3M in assets. This page documents the 36 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Eric and Barbara Carle — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.3M
Total assets
36
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Eric and Barbara Carle funds

The Eric and Barbara Carle's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Eric and Barbara Carle, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Amherst, MA$2.9M2024
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Amherst, MA$2.4M2023
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Amherst, MA$2.0M2022
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Amherst, MA$1.6M2020
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Amherst, MA$900K2019
Ocean Studies Charter School
GENERAL FUNDING
Tavernier, FL$100K2019
Original Music Workshop Dba National Sawdust
GENERAL FUNDING
Brooklyn, NY$60K2024
Glsen Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
New York, NY$50K2024
Island Dolphin Care Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Key Largo, FL$50K2020
Island Dolphin Care Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Key Largo, FL$38K2019
Still Waters in a Storm School
GENERAL FUNDING
Brooklyn, NY$25K2019
The Jane Goodall Institute
GENERAL FUNDING
Vienna, VA$25K2019
The Odyssey School
GENERAL FUNDING
Lutherville, MD$25K2019
World Central Kitchen Inc
GENERAL FUNDING
Washington, DC$20K2022
Mass General Brigham
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL
Northampton, MA$20K2022

The Eric and Barbara Carle giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$18K
2019$1.1M
2020$1.7M
2022$2.1M
2023$2.5M
2024$3.1M

How to apply for funding from The Eric and Barbara Carle

The Eric and Barbara Carle'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Eric and Barbara Carle

Does The Eric and Barbara Carle accept grant applications?
The Eric and Barbara Carle'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 The Eric and Barbara Carle fund?
The Eric and Barbara Carle's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Eric and Barbara Carle give in grants?
The Eric and Barbara Carle reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.4M over 36 grants.
Where is The Eric and Barbara Carle located?
The Eric and Barbara Carle is based in Northampton, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 822036857.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Eric and Barbara Carle'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 The Eric and Barbara Carle. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.