Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNaples, Florida · EIN 46-1549729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANKLIN BARBARA CARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1041 GALLEON DRIVE, NAPLES FL 34102 |
| Phone | 8136854921 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE AND NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Charity | $100,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Naples, FL | Charity | $25,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Basalt, CO | Charity | $20,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Fort Myers, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ram Veterans Foundation Inc | Herndon, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Matthew's House Inc | Naples, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Starability Foundation | Naples, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Charity | $7,061 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Charity | $5,650 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Aspen, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | Downingtown, PA | Charity | $5,000 |
| International Order of the Blue Gavel | Port Hueneme, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,211 | 16 |
| 2023 | $297,390 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543019349101164
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1549729
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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