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Carson Foundation is a private corporation based in PITTSBORO, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Steven D Carson. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2013 to $4.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Carson Foundation has made 88 grants totaling $899K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $155K in 2020 to $220K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $330K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, District of Columbia, Colorado, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$39K
Based on 18 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 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, DC, CO.
Carson Foundation has distributed a total of $899K across 88 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Carson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carson Foundation is headquartered in PITTSBORO, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Carson | PRESIDENT | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Teresa C Wyche | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven D Carson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$899K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $48K | 2023 |
| Wilkes Community Partnership For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | North Wilkesboro, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| Pittsboro ElementaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsboro, NC | $24K | 2023 |
| Central Wilkes Middle SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Moravian Falls, NC | $21K | 2023 |
| Parks And RecreationGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $21K | 2023 |
| Moravian Falls ElementaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Moravian Falls, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Denton Elementary SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Denton, NC | $13K | 2023 |
| Critter Ridge RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Roaring River, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Nc Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $7K | 2023 |
| Wilkes County Health DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Samaritans KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Operation ResoluteGENERAL SUPPORT | Belhaven, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of RowanGENERAL SUPPORT | Salisbury, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Brother WolfGENERAL SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Wilkesboro United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Share Our StrengthGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Happy Dog Ranch Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Littleton, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Wilkes County SchoolsGENERAL SUPPORT | N Wilkesboro, NC | $30K | 2022 |
| Wilkesboro Parks & RecreationGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Moravian Falls Elementary SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Moravian Falls, NC | $14K | 2022 |
| Partners CaninesGENERAL SUPPORT | Todd, NC | $6K | 2022 |
| Samaritan Kitchen Of Wilkes IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilkesboro, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| North Carolina Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Faithful Friends NcGENERAL SUPPORT | Salisbury, NC | $4K | 2022 |
| Brother Wolf Animal RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Rams Club - University Of North Carolina Chapel HillGENERAL SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $50K | 2021 |