Private foundation · EIN 45-6246765 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louise Sven and Anna Betty Carlson Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $396K total, median $99K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$396K
Median grant
$99K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Martha's Vineyard Regional High SchoolOak Bluffs, MATo be granted to one or more seniors who have resided on martha's vineyard for at least one year, on the basis of financial need, talent, s…$198K
Animal Shelter of Martha's VineyardEdgartown, MATo be used for the charity's general charitable purposes.$99K
Martha's Vineyard Hospital IncOak Bluffs, MATo be used for the general needs of the hospital as determined by the hospital administration.$99K

About this foundation

Louise Sven and Anna Betty Carlson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Rackemann Sawyer & Brewster Pc, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Louise Sven and Anna Betty 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 Louise Sven and Anna Betty Carlson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $396K across 3 grants, a median of $99K.

Where does Louise Sven and Anna Betty Carlson Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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