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CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.5M in grants paid to 13 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ELLIPSIS INC
Johnston, IA
$675K
8%
URBANDALE FOOD PANTRY
Urbandale, IA
$300K
4%
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
Bethesda, MD
$257.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 28 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Missouri, 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’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ELLIPSIS INC, URBANDALE FOOD PANTRY, and CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.