Carlson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 39-1891960 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General fund | $60,000 |
| Love Inc | Liberty, MO | Youth services | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Colts Youth Organization | Dubuque, IA | General fund | $45,000 |
| Civic Center of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Youth services | $40,000 |
| Urbandale Food Pantry | Urbandale, IA | Food pantry | $40,000 |
| Grand View University | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Boysgirls Club | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Sunflower House Inc | Shawnee, KS | Youth services | $20,000 |
| Greater Kc Community Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Ne Ks | Overland Park, KS | Gen fund | $5,000 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($1,010,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,455,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $1,870,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,710,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600999349101315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1891960
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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