Amon G Carter-star Tele Emply Fund
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on health, education, and the arts. Its mission includes addressing medical hardship, providing operational support to nonprofits, and funding educational scholarships, particularly for the children of employees from Carter Publications. The foundation serves a diverse array of recipients, including health charities, cultural institutions, and community service organizations. It primarily focuses its efforts in Tarrant County, Texas, reflecting a commitment to local community needs and initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium nonprofit based in Tarrant County or Fort Worth offering programs aligned with medical hardship assistance, local scholarships, operating support needs, or capital/arts projects.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Tarrant County or serves the Fort Worth area.
- • Request is for medical hardship support, scholarships, operating support, capital projects, or event underwriting.
- • Can submit a mailed proposal with required budget and IRS determination letter by the March 15 deadline.
- • Has a track record of local impact or partnerships with known regional institutions.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: recent years show all grants confined to Texas with an explicit community program focus on Tarrant County and Fort Worth.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 125 distinct recipients in the latest year (similar counts in prior years), across many purposes and sizes, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports entry by unfamiliar applicants: the latest year included 27 new recipients (about 22%), and the foundation publishes application instructions, a mailing address, phone contact, and a March 15 deadline.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
