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Carson Foundation is a private corporation based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Victoria Massenti. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $629K. Total assets have grown from $682K in 2011 to $1.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Texas and Florida. According to available records, Carson Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $324K, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $112K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $137K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $997 to $40K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Texas, Minnesota, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 5 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 education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, TX, MN.
Carson Foundation has distributed a total of $324K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $997 to $40K.
Carson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carson Foundation is headquartered in ALEXANDRIA, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn P Chavarria | VP/TREAS | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Albert Wingate | VP/SEC | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Michael Chin | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| C Neal Carson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Taj C Carson | VP/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$94K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$53K
Contributions
$287K
Net Investment Income
$271K
Distribution Amount
$88K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$324K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyOPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $997 | 2022 |
| Womens International Network For Guatemalan Solutions (Wings)OPERATING FUNDS | St Paul, MN | $30K | 2022 |
| Sports Vision 20 20OPERATING FUNDS | Austin, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Childhood Cancer ConnectionOPERATING FUNDS | Galveston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Amigos De Santa Cruz FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Seattle, WA | $40K | 2021 |
| Virginia League For PlannedOPERATING FUNDS | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2021 |
| The Ripple EffectOPERATING FUNDS | Tacoma, WA | $12K | 2021 |
| Pan American Education FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Jenks, OK | $10K | 2021 |
| Semilla NuevaOPERATING FUNDS | Boise, ID | $10K | 2021 |
| Unity Light Center IncOPERATING FUNDS | Baldwin City, KS | $5K | 2021 |
| Womens International Network ForOPERATING FUNDS | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2021 |
| Neo Philanthropy IncOPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Miracles In Action IncOPERATING FUNDS | Naples, FL | $20K | 2020 |