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Carson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN MARCOS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is William Clyde Carson. It holds total assets of $756K. Annual income is reported at $790K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $720K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Carson Family Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $112K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $32K in 2020 to $80K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Florida, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 17 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.
Carson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, FL.
Carson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $112K across 51 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5K.
Carson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carson Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN MARCOS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Carson Tillisch | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Christopher Carson | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Carson Buchanan | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joann Carson | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Clyde Carson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John David Carson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$49K
Total Assets
$720K
Fair Market Value
$721K
Net Worth
$720K
Grants Paid
$47K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$27K
Distribution Amount
$37K
Total: $688K
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$112K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team EsperanzaHELPING PEOPLE IN POVERTY | Georgetown, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Farm And CityQUALITY URBAN & RURAL HUMAN HABITAT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Project ArtART EDUCATION FOR YOUTH | Wimberley, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Wimberley Valley RadioPUBLIC RADIO | Wimberley, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Casa Of Central TexasADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED | New Braunfels, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Southside Community CenterFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | San Marcos, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens CenterFAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIMS SUPPORT | San Marcos, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| San Marcos Public LibraryLIBRARY ASSISTANCE | San Marcos, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Texas State University ChemistryCHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS | San Marcos, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Barnabas ConnectionFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | Wimberley, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| United Campus MinistryMINISTRY TO YOUTH | San Marcos, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Austin Habitat For HumanitySUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN NEED | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Central TexasMEALS TO HOMBEBOUND | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves And FishesHUNGER ASSISTANCE | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Hays Country Food BankHUNGER ASSISTANCE | San Marcos, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Dell'S Children FoundationCHILDRENS MEDICAL CARE | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterCANCER RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Texas State University PhilosophyPhilosophy Education Series Funding | San Marcos, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bankhunger assistance | Austin, TX | $2K | 2020 |
| Hays County Food Bankhunger assistance | San Marcos, TX | $2K | 2020 |
| Scheib Centermental health / disability assistance | San Marcos, TX | $1K | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Childrenchildren's medical care | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2020 |
| Make-A-Wishwish-granting to the sick | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Bordersmedical care | Hagerstown, MD | $1K | 2020 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospitalcancer research for children | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2020 |