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George C Karlson Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. The principal officer is Fiduciary Trust Co International. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $298K. Total assets have decreased from $1.8M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 California. According to available records, George C Karlson Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $386K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $109K and $167K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $167K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Florida and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 15 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.
George C Karlson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, FL, NJ.
George C Karlson Foundation has distributed a total of $386K across 49 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
George C Karlson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George C Karlson Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger A Karlson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$127K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$109K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$65K
Distribution Amount
$97K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$386K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution Of Stanford UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES | Stanford, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ymca Youth And Family ServicesGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warriors ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Jacksonville, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Semper Fi FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Oceanside, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue MissionGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Transition HouseGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Lompoc Family YmcaGENERAL PURPOSES | Lompoc, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Women'S Fund Of Santa BarbaraGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Channel Islands YmcaGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Carpinteria Children'S ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Carpinteria, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara CountyGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Cecilia FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Montecito Trails FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Hun School Of PrincetonGENERAL PURPOSES | Princeton, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The IdfGENERAL PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2021 |