Private foundation · EIN 43-6926676 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

E Louise Carlson Foundation 10052000

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $109K total, median $51K. 33% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$109K
Median grant
$51K
Stays in MO
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation ArmyHoffman Estates, ILGeneral operating$54K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchJoplin, MOGeneral operating$51K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchMidland, TXGeneral operating$3,518

By state: Illinois 1 · Missouri 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

E Louise Carlson Foundation 10052000 is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of A G Edwards Trust Co Fsb, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does E Louise Carlson Foundation 10052000 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 E Louise Carlson Foundation 10052000 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $109K across 3 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does E Louise Carlson Foundation 10052000 give?

Illinois (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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