The Amon G. Carter Foundation is a large, highly concentrated Texas-focused funder that prioritizes major investments in education, cultural institutions, and higher-education infrastructure. Its recent giving is dominated by a few very large awards — including multi‑million dollar gifts labeled for literacy/educational purposes, substantial operating support for the Amon Carter Museum, and major gifts to Texas universities (including a land gift and medical school support). The pattern suggests a preference for legacy cultural preservation and strengthening regional higher education and health education capacity.
Amon G Carter Foundation’s recent grantmaking is defined by a very large Texas education and literacy commitment, paired with major support for Fort Worth institutions. Two awards labeled for charitable, literacy, or educational purposes totaled more than $70 million across 2023 and 2024, and the 2025 record adds a $16.7 million operating grant to the Amon Carter Museum. That combination points to a foundation that backs both broad educational activity and long-term civic institutions. The foundation’s giving also reaches Texas higher education and health education. In 2025 it awarded Texas A&M University a $5.75 million gift of land and gave Texas Christian University $3 million for medical school support. Smaller 2025 grants extend that pattern into schools, clinics, and service organizations in Fort Worth and nearby communities, including capital support for Rivertree Academy, Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County, and Cook Children’s Health Foundation. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor large, concentrated awards that strengthen local infrastructure, learning, and cultural assets.
Education and literacy are central to the foundation’s recent activity. It gave $36,307,266 in 2024 to See Attached Schedule 15 for charitable, literacy, or educational purposes, following a $33,718,566 2023 grant to See Attached Schedule for the same broad purpose. Higher education is another clear area of support. Texas A&M University received a $5,750,000 gift of land, while Texas Christian University received $3,000,000 for medical school support. The foundation also funded institutional facilities and capital projects at Rivertree Academy, Texas Wesleyan University, and Cristo Rey Fort Worth. In health and human services, it backed Cook Children’s Health Foundation with $500,000 for community clinic capital support and Texas Health Resources with $500,000 for a mobile simulation unit. Arts support includes the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Opera Association, each funded in 2025 for different operating or production needs.
The typical grant size is very large: p25 is $34,365,741, median is $35,012,916, and p75 is $35,660,091. That distribution reflects a highly concentrated grantmaking pattern, with a small number of large awards dominating the record. The recent list also shows recurring support for core local institutions: the Amon Carter Museum appears again in 2025, and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra received both operating and earlier support in the same year. The foundation makes grants as a family foundation-style private funder, and it also funds individuals. Its recent grant record shows no program-related investments.
$40M
$553.1M
$100.5M
$48M
Most grants fall between $34.4M and $35.7M, with a median of $35M.
25th Percentile
$34.4M
Median
$35M
75th Percentile
$35.7M
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Very concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small number of recipients; favors large, one-off or infrequent multi‑million dollar awards rather than many small grants, with an emphasis on regional (Texas/Fort Worth) beneficiaries and institutional operating or capital support.
Notable grantees: Amon Carter Museum, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University (medical school support), Large unspecified literacy/educational grantees (listed as 'See Attached Schedule')
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and entirely within the United States in the data provided. Texas is the top state by grant count, and 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Fort Worth is the most visible recipient city, with grants also landing in nearby places such as College Station, Dallas, Arlington, Hurst, Irving, and Prosper. Outside the immediate metro area, the list includes one grant to Tampa and one to Boston, both still within the U.S.
The recent record centers on charitable, literacy, or educational giving; arts and cultural support; higher education; and health-related infrastructure. Named grants include support for Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, the Amon Carter Museum, Cook Children’s Health Foundation, and Texas Health Resources.
The grant-size distribution is very high. The 25th percentile is $34,365,741, the median is $35,012,916, and the 75th percentile is $35,660,091, showing that most giving clusters in the tens of millions.
Texas is the top state by grant count, and every grant in the provided distribution goes to recipients in Texas except for a small number shown elsewhere in the U.S. The recipient cities span Fort Worth and nearby Texas communities such as Dallas, Arlington, Hurst, Irving, Prosper, and College Station.
Yes. Recent grants include $16,725,652 in operating support to the Amon Carter Museum, $250,000 for orchestra enhancement to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, $100,000 in operating support to the same orchestra, and $200,000 in production support to the Fort Worth Opera Association.
Yes. The recent list includes $3,000,000 to Texas Christian University for medical school support, $500,000 to Cook Children’s Health Foundation for community clinic capital support, and $500,000 to Texas Health Resources for a mobile simulation unit.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Amon G Carter Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applying organizations must qualify for exemption under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or other appropriate sections. The foundation does not make grants or loans to individuals.
Deadline: No deadlines for submission of grant requests. Board meets three times each year, typically in February, May, and November.
Who can apply: Organizations must qualify for tax-exempt status under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) or other appropriate sections. The Foundation does not make grants or loans to individuals.
Deadline: No submission deadlines; board meets periodically (typically Feb, May, Nov) to consider requests.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMON CARTER MUSEUM | FORT WORTH, TX | $16,725,652 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $5,750,000 | 2025 | GIFT OF LAND |
| TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | FORT WORTH, TX | $3,000,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL SCHOOL SUPPORT |
| RIVERTREE ACADEMY | FORT WORTH, TX | $2,000,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GREATER TARRANT CO | FORT WORTH, TX | $1,000,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| NEW LEAF COMMUNITY SERVICES | FORT WORTH, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| MANEGAIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | PROSPER, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES | FORT WORTH, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | MOBILE SIMULATION UNIT |
| TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FORT WORTH, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY CLINIC CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM | DALLAS, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER | FORT WORTH, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| RECOVERY RESOURCE COUNCIL | FORT WORTH, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILY FIRST | TAMPA, FL | $250,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM EXPANSION |
| CRISTO REY FORT WORTH | FORT WORTH, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| TASTE PROJECT | FORT WORTH, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL SUPPORT |
| FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | FORT WORTH, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | ORCHESTRA ENHANCEMENT |
| FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | PRODUCTION SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES FORT WORTH | FORT WORTH, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | IRVING, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $150,000 | 2025 | PILOT PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY | ARLINGTON, TX | $130,000 | 2025 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| LENA POPE HOME | FORT WORTH, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| WOMEN'S CENTER | FORT WORTH, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FORT WORTH CRADLE TO CAREER | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YES- YOUTH EQUIPPED TO SUCCEED | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SIX STONES MISSION NETWORK | HURST, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KEY SCHOOL AND TRAINING CENTER | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM EXPANSION |
| PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY | GREENSBORO, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | LAND ACQUISITION SUPPORT |
| JAMES L WEST CENTER FOR DEMENTIA CARE | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PILOT PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL RESEARCH SUPPORT |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORNERSTONE ASSISTANCE NETWORK | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT |
| FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHILD PROTECTION CONNECTION | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORNERSTONE ASSISTANCE NETWORK | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | LEADERSHIP TRANSITION |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | HOLLYWOOD, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | NOTRE DAME, IN | $100,000 | 2025 | PILOT PROGRAM |
| YMCA--CAMP CARTER | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | NORMAN, OK | $90,000 | 2025 | SPECIAL PROJECT |
| TEXAS CENTER FOR ARTS ACADEMICS | FORT WORTH, TX | $85,000 | 2025 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| TEXAS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE | DALLAS, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | SPECIAL PROJECT |
| CUISINE FOR HEALING | FORT WORTH, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS | FORT WORTH, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| METHODIST JUSTICE MINISTRY | FORT WORTH, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ARLINGTON LIFE SHELTER | ARLINGTON, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT |
| CANCER CARE SERVICES | FORT WORTH, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM EXPANSION AND MATCH |
| FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
AMON CARTER MUSEUM
$16,725,652OPERATING SUPPORT
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
$5,750,000GIFT OF LAND
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
$3,000,000MEDICAL SCHOOL SUPPORT
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GREATER TARRANT CO
$1,000,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
NEW LEAF COMMUNITY SERVICES
$500,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
MANEGAIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$500,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES
$500,000MOBILE SIMULATION UNIT
TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
$500,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION
$500,000COMMUNITY CLINIC CAPITAL SUPPORT
METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
$250,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER
$250,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
CRISTO REY FORT WORTH
$250,000FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
TASTE PROJECT
$250,000CAPITAL SUPPORT
FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$250,000ORCHESTRA ENHANCEMENT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FORT WORTH
$200,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
$200,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS CENTER
$150,000PILOT PROGRAM SUPPORT
NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$125,000ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
WOMEN'S CENTER
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$100,000OPERATING SUPPORT
SIX STONES MISSION NETWORK
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KEY SCHOOL AND TRAINING CENTER
$100,000PROGRAM EXPANSION
JAMES L WEST CENTER FOR DEMENTIA CARE
$100,000PILOT PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEACH FOR AMERICA
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHILD PROTECTION CONNECTION
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
$100,000PILOT PROGRAM
YMCA--CAMP CARTER
$100,000FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
$90,000SPECIAL PROJECT
TEXAS CENTER FOR ARTS ACADEMICS
$85,000FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
METHODIST JUSTICE MINISTRY
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ARLINGTON LIFE SHELTER
$75,000TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT