Grants paid in 2024
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO | General fund | $200K |
| The Crystal Charity BallDallas, TX | General fund | $125K |
| Ut Law School FoundationAustin, TX | General fund | $115K |
| Services of Hope Entities IncDallas, TX | General fund | $80K |
| Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TX | General fund | $75K |
| Orchestra of New SpainDallas, TX | General fund | $60K |
| Rice UniversityHouston, TX | General fund | $60K |
| North Texas Food BankDallas, TX | General fund | $50K |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy CenterDallas, TX | General fund | $25K |
| St Mark's School of TexasDallas, TX | General fund | $25K |
| Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TX | General fund | $20K |
| Aspen Art MuseumAspen, CO | General fund | $13K |
| St Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchDallas, TX | General fund | $12K |
| Nasher Sculpture CenterDallas, TX | General fund | $10K |
| Sm Wright FoundationDallas, TX | General fund | $10K |
| Avance-North TexasDallas, TX | General fund | $10K |
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | General fund | $7,500 |
| River Pierce FoundationSan Ygnacio, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Basalt ElementaryBasal, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
By state: Texas 16 · Colorado 3
About this foundation
Carlson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Clint D Carlson, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Carlson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Carlson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $907K across 19 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Carlson Foundation give?
Texas (16 grants), Colorado (3 grants), per its latest filing.
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