Carlson Family Trust
Invitation OnlyRockport, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3493404 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Academy | Wolfeboro, NH | Charity | $20,000 |
| Thacher Island Association | Rockport, MA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Perkins School for Blind | Watertown, MA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Sealaska Heritage Institute | Juneau, AK | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hundred Club of Ma | Boston, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| North Shore YMCA | Beverly, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Batten School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Gloucester Maritime Museum | Gloucester, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Rockport Art Association | Rockport, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Rockport Music Association | Rockport, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| North Shore Arts Association | Gloucester, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Florida School Deaf | St Augustine, FL | Charity | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($126,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $166,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533289349100453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3493404
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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