Grant-Making Program
The Carpenter Foundation funds research and programs in theological education, Asian art, LGBTQ faith inclusion, community health nursing, and the performing arts.
Funder: E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Due Dates: January 31, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | January 31, 2027 | July 15, 2025
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; recent grants range from ~$10,000 to $1 million depending on project and organization.
Summary: Supports public charities in fields such as theological education, performing arts, Asian art, LGBTQ faith inclusion, and community health nursing.
Key Information: Only one request per organization per calendar year; not open to individuals or large public charities.
Description
The E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation provides grants to public charities for projects and programs in several focus areas: graduate theological education (U.S. and Canada), performing arts (Richmond, VA), charitable purposes in select U.S. communities, museum activities related to Asian art and cross-cultural exhibitions, support for LGBTQ persons of faith, and community health nursing in specific cities. The Foundation prioritizes organizations with a direct historical connection to its founders and does not typically fund individuals, large public charities, or private secondary education.
