George C Karlson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 11-6043764 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$126K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$8,500
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
93% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution of Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| YMCA Youth and Family Services | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | Tuckahoe, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Jacksonville, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $8,500 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Lompoc Family YMCA | Lompoc, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | Carpinteria, CA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| The Cecilia Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $108,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-6043764
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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