Quick Summary
Name: Caris Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,739,165 |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $2,747,576 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Geographic Focus
- Texas (primary)
- New York
- Arkansas
- International: Haiti (major focus - supporting 140+ hospitals in all 10 provinces)
- International: Kenya
Funding Priorities
- Medical services and healthcare (including pediatric HIV programs, cleft lip/palate surgeries)
- Housing for impoverished people
- Nutrition programs
- Education
- Microfinance programs for families caring for orphans and vulnerable children
- HIV prevention and stigma reduction
- Community empowerment to enhance standard of living
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited applications (foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations)
Application Method
Invitation Only - The Caris Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation is solely funded by the Halbert and Barstad families.
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