AI Summary
The Carlson Family Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, extending grants by invitation only. With a total of $209.5K awarded to 17 grantees in 2025, the trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Carlson Family Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS ASSOCIATION
Rockport, MA
$180K
13%
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM INC
SALEM, MA
$173K
13%
Brewster Academy
Wolfeboro, NH
$155K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARLSON FAMILY TRUST?
No. CARLSON FAMILY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARLSON FAMILY TRUST give?
CARLSON FAMILY TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CARLSON FAMILY TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARLSON FAMILY TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARLSON FAMILY TRUST make each year?
In 2025, CARLSON FAMILY TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $210 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARLSON FAMILY TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, CARLSON FAMILY TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS ASSOCIATION, PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM INC, and Brewster Academy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARLSON FAMILY TRUST?
CARLSON FAMILY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.