Roy J Carver Charitable Trust
EIN 421186589Total Given 2017–2024
$353.1M
646 grants · $44.1M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$84K
typical mid grants · $16K–$200K
grant size
29%
balanced · 57/195 multi-year
repeat
$353.7M
Assets (2024)
195
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST
Phone
(563) 263-4010
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
SUBMIT A WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC LETTER OF INQUIRY BEFORE SUBMISSION OF A FORMAL REQUEST. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. A BRIEF BACKGROUND ON YOUR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING A HISTORY OF ITS EXISTENCE, THE SIZE OF STAFF AND BOARD AND THE TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED. 2. A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, WHAT IT IS DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE, AND HOW THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED. 3. A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT YOU INTEND TO REQUEST FROM THE TRUST. 4. A STATEMENT DESCRIBING WHY PARTICIPATION OF THE CARVER TRUST IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT. INDICATE PAST HISTORY WITH THE TRUST.
Restrictions
RECIPIENT MUST QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61.3M | $321.8M | $21.0M | 105 |
| 2018 | $55.8M | $336.5M | $18.7M | 101 |
| 2020 | $57.7M | $285.3M | $13.2M | 96 |
| 2021 | $53.8M | $407.7M | $17.1M | 95 |
| 2022 | $47.1M | $359.6M | $22.2M | 86 |
| 2023 | $41.6M | $330.9M | $17.8M | 83 |
| 2024 | $35.7M | $353.7M | $17.5M | 80 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 646 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$16K
Median
$84K
Average
$547K
75th Pctl
$200K
Maximum
$41.9M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
BR
Bradley W Roeth
Trustee
RC
Roy J Carver III
Trustee
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Andrew B Carver
3 yrs
Trustee
BH
Brian W Hummel
Trustee
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Andrew B Carver
3 yrs
Trustee
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
WB
Willard L Boyd
6 yrs
Trustee
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
WB
Willard L Boyd
6 yrs
Trustee
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Andrew B Carver
3 yrs
Trustee
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Chief Executive Officer
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
WB
Willard L Boyd
6 yrs
Trustee
MC
Martin G Carver
4 yrs
Trustee
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
WB
Willard L Boyd
6 yrs
Trustee
MC
Martin G Carver
4 yrs
Trustee
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Executive Administrator
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
MC
Martin G Carver
4 yrs
Trustee
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
WB
Willard L Boyd
6 yrs
Trustee
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Executive Administrator
RC
Roy J Carver Jr
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
JG
J Larry Griffith
7+ yrs
Trustee/Vice Chairman
Leadership
DU
David M Utley
7+ yrs
Trustee/Secretary
Leadership
MC
Martin G Carver
4 yrs
Trustee
DI
D Scott Ingstad
7+ yrs
Trustee
WB
Willard L Boyd
6 yrs
Trustee
JC
John a Carver
7+ yrs
Trustee
TR
Troy K Ross
7+ yrs
Executive Administrator
Grants Awarded (646 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $41,900,000 | PROVIDE MAJOR PROGRAM AND ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | 2017 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $37,050,000 | PROVIDE MAJOR PROGRAM AND ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | 2018 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $30,850,000 | PROVIDE MAJOR PROGRAM AND ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | 2020 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $27,750,000 | DIRECT THE 2021 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2021 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $24,650,000 | PROVIDE MAJOR PROGRAM AND ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | 2022 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $21,550,000 | PROVIDE MAJOR PROGRAM AND ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | 2023 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $18,800,000 | DIRECT THE 2024 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2024 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $9,000,000 | SUPPORT A MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 2020 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $7,500,000 | DIRECT THE 2021 GIFT PAYOUT FOR A MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 2021 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $6,000,000 | SUPPORT A MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 2022 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $4,850,000 | MEDICINE - MAJOR PROGRAM & ENDOWMENT SUPPORT - NEUROSCIENCE | 2018 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $4,500,000 | SUPPORT A MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 2023 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $3,100,000 | CCOM - DIRECT THE 2020 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2020 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $3,100,000 | CCOM - DIRECT THE 2020 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2021 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $3,100,000 | CCOM - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2023 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $3,100,000 | CCOM - INITIAL GIFT PAYOUT FOR IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2017 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $3,100,000 | CCOM - DIRECT THE 2020 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2022 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $3,000,000 | DIRECT THE 2024 GIFT PAYOUT FOR A MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | 2024 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $2,750,000 | CCOM - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | 2024 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $1,500,000 | ENGINEERING - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME | 2020 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $1,500,000 | CCOM - ENDOWMENT FOR IVR GENE THERAPY LAB - DR BUDD TUCKER | 2020 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $1,500,000 | ENGINEERING - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME | 2021 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $1,500,000 | ENGINEERING - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME | 2023 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $1,500,000 | ENGINEERING - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME | 2024 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $1,500,000 | ENGINEERING - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME | 2022 |