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Carlyle Adams Foundation is a private trust based in RALEIGH, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is David D Dahl. It holds total assets of $8.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have grown from $179K in 2013 to $8.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Carlyle Adams Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $168K in 2020 to $596K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $769K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $210K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carlyle Adams Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, VA.
Carlyle Adams Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $210K.
Carlyle Adams Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carlyle Adams Foundation is headquartered in RALEIGH, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dahl | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Museum Of ArtOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $210K | 2023 |
| Cateret Community College FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Morehead City, NC | $75K | 2023 |
| Will & Deni Mcintyre FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Hendersonville, NC | $67K | 2023 |
| Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Coastal FederationOPERATING SUPPORT | Newport, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Unc Health Care FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Nc Museum Of Natural Science (Friends Of The Museum)OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Camp Sea Gullynca Of The TriangleOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Museum Of History FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $14K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Council Of Traditional Music (Pine Cone)OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $11K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Zoo SocietyOPERATING SUPPORT | Asheboro, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Environment PartnersOPERATING SUPPORT | Morehead City, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| ArtsplosureOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Band TogetherOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Junior Appalachian MusiciansOPERATING SUPPORT | Independence, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hart Square FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Vale, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Broad Street ClinicOPERATING SUPPORT | Morehead City, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Maritime MuseumOPERATING SUPPORT | Beaufort, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Core Sound Waterfowl MuseumOPERATING SUPPORT | Harkers Island, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Sylvan Heights Bird ParkOPERATING SUPPORT | Scotland Neck, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Nc Agricultural FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Special Theater Arts Of Raleigh (Star)OPERATING SUPPORT | Garner, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Saving Grace Animals For AdoptionOPERATING SUPPORT | Wake Forest, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Truth In NatureOPERATING SUPPORT | Fuquayvarina, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Unc Institute Of Marine SciencesOPERATING SUPPORT | Morehead City, NC | $59K | 2022 |
| Saint Mary'S SchoolOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Rex Health Care FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Camp Sea GullOPERATING SUPPORT | Arapahoe, NC | $13K | 2022 |
| Piedmont Council Of Traditional Music Inc (Pine Cone)OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Duke University Marine LabOPERATING SUPPORT | Beaufort, NC | $5K | 2022 |