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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Carlson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $65,000 across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$65K
2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Richard E Carlson
Board Member
J
Jada Loutit
Board Member
J
Jada S Carlson
Board Member

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 Connecticut, Tennessee, and Louisiana. 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 $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. 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 9 grants, totaling nearly $65 thousand. 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 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MITCHELL COLLEGE, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, and ESSEX LAND TRUST INC. 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.