Karlgaard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreat Falls, Virginia · EIN 31-1810538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$56.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Foundation | Eau Claire, WI | Scholarships, teaching awards, general use | $1,455,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Scholarships, professorship | $340,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | Falls Church, VA | Nursing scholarships | $250,000 |
| Viroqua Area Foundation | Viroqua, WI | Scholarships for viroqua students | $120,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | Scholarships in honor of fred lutze | $35,000 |
| Educate Fairfax | Falls Church, VA | Scholarship to fairfax students | $30,000 |
| Rice Lake Area Scholarship Foundation | Rice Lake, WI | Scholarships for rice lake students | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Science | Washington, DC | Observatories in honor of al nashman | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Barron County Campus | Eau Claire, WI | Tom ritzinger scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Artificial kidney research | $25,000 |
| Mcintosh Memorial Library | Viroqua, WI | New community center | $20,000 |
| Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine | Boone, IA | Veterinary scholarship | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts Nations Capital | Washington, DC | Share program | $10,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | Clifton, VA | Therapeutic horseback riding | $1,030 |
| Parkinson Foundation | Olney, MD | Honor of dennis morey | $1,000 |
| Sparta High School | Sparta, WI | Robotics program/ marching band | $385 |
| Cinco Ranch High School | Katy, TX | Track and cross country team | $107 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,387,522 | 17 |
| 2024 | $2,256,853 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,839,244 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641529349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1810538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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