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Carlson Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Clint D Carlson. It holds total assets of $14.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.2M. Total assets have grown from $5.7M in 2011 to $14.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Colorado. According to available records, Carlson Foundation has made 136 grants totaling $8.6M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.7M in 2020 to $998K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.1M, with an average award of $66K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, New York, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$80K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carlson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 136 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, NY.
Carlson Foundation has distributed a total of $8.6M across 136 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $66K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.1M.
Carlson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carlson Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint D Carlson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Packer Carlson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith T Anderson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
136
Total Giving
$8.6M
Average Grant
$66K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado CollegeGENERAL FUND | Colorado Springs, CO | $200K | 2023 |
| The Crystal Charity BallGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Ut Law School FoundationGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $110K | 2023 |
| Services Of Hope Entities IncGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $98K | 2023 |
| Dallas Museum Of ArtGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Rice UniversityGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Dallas Children'S TheaterGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Orchestra Of New SpainGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| St Mark'S School Of TexasGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Dallas Children'S Advocacy CenterGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And ScienceGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Sm Wright FoundationGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Aspen Art MuseumGENERAL FUND | Aspen, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal ChurchGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Dallas Theater CenterGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Nasher Sculpture CenterGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Ballet TheaterGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Youth With FacesGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Avance-North TexasGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Basalt ElementaryGENERAL FUND | Basal, CO | $5K | 2023 |