Carson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Marcos, Texas · EIN 46-1365085 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$718K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Campus Ministry | San Marcos, TX | Bridge funding | $25,000 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | San Marcos, TX | Family violence victims support | $3,000 |
| Bowie High School | Austin, TX | Newspaper support | $2,500 |
| Casa of Central Texas | New Braunfels, TX | Advocacy for children in need | $2,500 |
| Explore Austin | Austin, TX | Help economically disadv youth | $2,500 |
| Farm and City | Austin, TX | Quality urban & rural human habitat | $2,500 |
| Great Springs Project | Austin, TX | Public trail creation & land conserv | $2,500 |
| Project Art | Wimberley, TX | Art education for youth | $2,500 |
| San Marcos Public Library | San Marcos, TX | Library assistance | $2,500 |
| Southside Community Center | San Marcos, TX | Financial support for people in need | $2,500 |
| Texas State University Philosophy | San Marcos, TX | Philosophy scholarships | $2,500 |
| The Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | Watershed protection land conserv | $2,500 |
| Wimberley Education Foundation | Wimberley, TX | Public school district support | $2,500 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | Wimberley, TX | Public radio | $2,500 |
| Barnabas Connection | Wimberley, TX | Financial support for people in need | $2,000 |
| Hays County Food Bank | San Marcos, TX | Hunger assistance | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | Austin, TX | Meals to hombebound | $2,000 |
| Scheib Center | San Marcos, TX | Mental health services | $2,000 |
| Texas State University Key Parks | San Marcos, TX | Chemistry scholarships | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101941
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1365085
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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