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Carson Foundation is a private trust based in TULSA, OK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Edward Carson. It holds total assets of $283K. Annual income is reported at $25K. Total assets have decreased from $420K in 2011 to $304K in 2023. 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oklahoma. According to available records, Carson Foundation has made 55 grants totaling $105K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $23K in 2020 to $53K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oklahoma and Tennessee and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 16 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OK, TN, NY.
Carson Foundation has distributed a total of $105K across 55 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5K.
Carson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carson Foundation is headquartered in TULSA, OK. While based in OK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$36K
Total Assets
$304K
Fair Market Value
$630K
Net Worth
$304K
Grants Paid
$26K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$10K
Distribution Amount
$32K
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$105K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The SpringPUBLIC CHARITY | Sand Springs, OK | $5K | 2022 |
| John 316HOMELESS | Tulsa, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| United WayPUBLIC CHARITY | Tulsa, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyPUBLIC CHARITY | Tulsa, OK | $1K | 2022 |
| First Baptist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Sapulpa, OK | $1K | 2021 |
| Child Advocacy BoardCHARITY | Sapulpa, OK | $3K | 2022 |
| Alzheimers AssociationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Tulsa, OK | $3K | 2022 |
| St JudeMEDICAL | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Little Light HouseSPECIAL EDUCATION | Tulsa, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| Iron GateNONPROFIT CHARITY | Tulsa, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| Smile TrainMEDICAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Sapulpa Chamber FoundationAGRICULTURE | Sapulpa, OK | $1K | 2022 |
| Charity Ball IncNONPROFIT | Sapulpa, OK | $500 | 2022 |
| Sapulpa Public School FoundationEDUCATION | Sapulpa, OK | $250 | 2022 |
| Dress For SuccessPUBLIC CHARITY | Tulsa, OK | $1K | 2021 |
| The Salvation ArmyPUBLIC CHARITY | Tulsa, OK | $1K | 2021 |
| Joy In The CausePUBLIC CHARITY | Tulsa, OK | $1K | 2021 |
| Dayspring VillaCHARITABLE | Sand Springs, OK | $3K | 2020 |
| John 316 MissionCHARITABLE | Tulsa, OK | $2K | 2020 |
TULSA, OK
ARDMORE, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK