The Carls Foundation
Historical FunderBloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 38-6099935 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.8M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$154.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH A STIEG EXECUTIVE DIRECTO |
|---|---|
| Address | 6001 N ADAMS ROAD STE 215, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 |
| Phone | 2484345512 |
| EASTIEG@CARLSFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION OR REQUEST FORM IS REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION HAS A BROADLY DEFINED CHARITABLE PURPOSE BUT THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS CHILDREN'S HEALTH & WELFARE (PRIMARILY IN MI), PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS AND OPEN SPACES, AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, FOR ENDOWMENTS, PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, FILM, FELLOWSHIPS, EDUCATION, LOANS, TRAVEL, RESEARCH, PLAYGROUND OR ATHLETIC FACILITIES OR UNDERWRITE RELATED EVENTS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Lansing, MI | Purchase and protection of northpoint preserve | $500,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Northern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | Capital suppport for warehouse renovation for food rescue | $500,000 |
| Trinity Health Oakland | Pontiac, MI | Relocation and renovation of nicu | $500,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign for children's rehabilitation hospital | $500,000 |
| Micha 6 | Pontiac, MI | Renovation of webster school for community center | $500,000 |
| Ascension Michigan - St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | Equip and furnish two negative pressure rooms in picu | $475,000 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | Hancock, MI | Purchase of jacob's creek parcel for a preserve | $325,000 |
| Legacy Conservancy | Ann Arbor, MI | Farmland preservation through easement purchase | $292,975 |
| American Indian Health & Family Services | Detroit, MI | Construction of family & children's exam rooms | $250,000 |
| Freedom House | Detroit, MI | Capital improvements to the east campus project | $250,000 |
| New Community Vision | Northport, MI | Support for purchase and preservation of timber shores property | $250,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Acquisition and construction of a new warehouse | $250,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | Capital funds for south campus facility | $250,000 |
| Judson Center Inc | Farmington Hills, MI | Centennial capital campaign | $250,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families | Rochester Hills, MI | Support for the endowment campaign | $250,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Construction of family apartments - after hour emergencies | $200,000 |
| Six Rivers Land Conservancy | Rochester, MI | Support for the catalytic capacity campaign in southeast mi | $195,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy | Marquette, MI | Support for accelerating conservation campaign | $120,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Centers | Saginaw, MI | Purchase of mobile unit for dental and vision program | $100,000 |
| Ascension Michigan - the Holley Institute | Detroit, MI | Support for the community health and literacy program | $100,000 |
| North Star Reach | Pinkney, MI | Support for an assistant maintenance specialist | $75,750 |
| Oakland Hope | Pontiac, MI | Support for the food pantry program | $75,000 |
| Covenant House of Michigan | Detroit, MI | Hvac and roofing improvements | $75,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Support for the van riper speech and hearing center | $70,000 |
| Chaldean American Ladies Charity - Dba United Community Family Services | Troy, MI | Capital improvements to basic needs center and pantry | $70,000 |
| Crossroads of Michigan | Detroit, MI | Capital improvements to kitchen | $70,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Lapeer County | Lapeer, MI | Construction of new facility | $50,000 |
| Hurley Foundation | Flint, MI | Purchase of two newborn hearing screeners for nicu & baby unit | $46,000 |
| Penrickton Center for the Blind | Taylor, MI | Installation of a ceiling track system | $44,000 |
| The Davies Project | Lansing, MI | Support for transportation program for families with sick children | $36,000 |
| Michigan Hand & Voices | Gaylord, MI | Expansion of the astra program across the state | $33,750 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Lansing, MI | Suport for the nourishing children program | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | Annual merit & financial needs for carls scholarship students | $23,260 |
| Wedgewood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Purchase of vehicle to transport children to therapy | $20,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Detroit, MI | Membership dues for cmf programs | $12,450 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Annual merit & financial needs for carls scholarship students | $5,286 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Annual merit & financial needs for carls scholarship students | $4,833 |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI | Annual merit & financial needs for carls scholarship students | $4,000 |
| University of Michigan - Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | Annual merit & financial needs for carls scholarship students | $4,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health Oakland (2023 Approval) | Pontiac, MI | Relocation and renovation of nicu | $1,500,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital (2023 Approval) | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign for children's rehabilitation hospital | $1,500,000 |
| South Oakland Shelter Dba Lightouse Mi (2023 Approval) | Pontiac, MI | Support for the lighitng the way campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Judson Center Inc (2023 Approval) | Farmington Hills, MI | Centennial capital campaign | $750,000 |
| Walloon Lake Association and Trust (2022 Approval) | Walloon Lake, MI | Critical lands campaign | $300,000 |
| Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy (2023 Approval) | Marquette, MI | Support for accelerating conservation campaign | $280,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (2024 Approval) | Traverse City, MI | Pyatt lake improvements | $250,000 |
| Six Rivers Land Conservancy (2023 Approval) | Rochester, MI | Support for the catalytic capacity campaign in southeast mi | $175,000 |
| Huron Pines (2024 Approval) | Gaylord, MI | Support for revolving fund campaign | $150,000 |
| Society St Vincent de Paul (2022 Approval) | Detroit, MI | Capital improvements to pantry and kitchen | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,802,304 | 49 |
| 2023 | $7,689,511 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6099935
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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