AI Summary
The Carlson Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a grantmaking scale of $1.1 million, supporting 352 grantees in its most recent filing year of 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BROOKE'S HOUSE INC
Hagerstown, MD
$355.5K
3%

SOUNDWATERS INC
Stamford, CT
$280.8K
2%

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE TRIANGLE INC
Morrisville, NC
$245K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
110
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON?
No. CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON give?
CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Connecticut, and Maryland. 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 FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON make each year?
In 2024, CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON fund recently?
In 2024, CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON awarded grants to about 350 grantees. Recent grantees include BROOKE'S HOUSE INC, SOUNDWATERS INC, and BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE TRIANGLE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON?
CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN A NORTON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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