Carson Family Foundation
Historical FunderKildeer, Illinois · EIN 36-4478861 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$199K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUSAN CARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 21078 LONG GROVE ROAD, KILDEER IL 60047 |
| Phone | 6308966110 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORM. SUBMIT LETTER REQUESTING CONTRIBUTION WITH COPY OF ORGANIZATION'S IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY OR SCIENTIFIC AS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). |
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
59% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads of America Council Bsa | Irving, TX | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $23,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $23,000 |
| Open the Books | Burr Ridge, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $14,000 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Nine Line Foundation | Savannah, GA | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Refuge Church | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $10,000 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | Eagle River, WI | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $8,000 |
| Srt Services | Spokane Valley, WA | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $8,000 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $7,000 |
| Brownstone Institute | Austin, TX | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $6,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | Westwood, NJ | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $6,000 |
| Free Speech Foundation (Aka America's Frontline Doctors) | Tucson, AZ | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $6,000 |
| Lifespring Ministry Shelter for Women & Children-Wayside Cross Ministries | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $6,000 |
| St Katharine Drexel | Burlington, NJ | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $6,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries (Aka Lifespring Ministry Shelter) | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $6,000 |
| Invets | Indianapolis, IN | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum | Columbus, OH | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $4,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $4,000 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | Geneva, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| Christian Radio International | Munster, IN | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | Allenspark, CO | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans | Wheaton, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $2,920 |
| Aurora Historical Society | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $2,500 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $2,000 |
| Aurora Central Catholic High School | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $2,000 |
| Lofs Volunteer Fire Force Station 3500 | Hebron, IN | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $2,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Jacksonville, FL | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $2,000 |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | Naperville, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| Plainfield Police | Plainfield, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates - Various Funds | West Point, NY | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Rockford, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $500 |
| Aurora Womens Empowerment Foundation | Aurora, IL | Contributions are for unrestricted purposes | $500 |
| Hebron Christian Academy (Hca) | Hebron, IN | Contributions are for unrestriced purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,920 | 37 |
| 2023 | $117,520 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542659349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4478861
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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