E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Grant-Making Guidelines
Supports research and programs in graduate theological education, performing arts, Asian and Western art museums, LGBTQ+ inclusion in faith, and community health nursing in select locations.
Funder: E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 | January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; recent grants range from ~$50,000 to $1,000,000, typically for one year.
Summary: Supports public charities in education, arts, health, and inclusion, with a focus on specific communities and project types.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per calendar year; 501(c)(3) status required.
Description
The E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation provides grants to public charities for projects in graduate theological education, performing arts in Richmond, VA, museum support for Asian and Western art, faith-based LGBTQ+ inclusion, and community health nursing in select cities. The Foundation prioritizes organizations with a direct relationship to the Carpenter family and has specific geographic and programmatic guidelines. Grants may support specific projects, programs, or general operating needs, but not endowments or individuals.
