AI Summary
The Carlson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $907K in grants paid to 43 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Carlson Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
William Marsh Rice University
$8.1M
37%
TACA INC
$1.3M
6%
GREENHILL SCHOOL
$1.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Carlson Foundation?
No. The Carlson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Carlson Foundation give?
The Carlson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Colorado, and Montana. 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 The Carlson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Carlson Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Carlson Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Carlson Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $907 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Carlson Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Carlson Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include William Marsh Rice University, TACA INC, and GREENHILL SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Carlson Foundation?
The Carlson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.