The Carlson Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 27-0005700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$907K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $200,000 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | dallas, TX | General fund | $125,000 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | austin, TX | General fund | $115,000 |
| Services of Hope Entities Inc | Dallas, TX | General fund | $80,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | General fund | $75,000 |
| Orchestra of New Spain | Dallas, TX | General fund | $60,000 |
| Rice University | houston, TX | General fund | $60,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | Dallas, TX | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Mark's School of Texas | Dallas, TX | General fund | $25,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | dallas, TX | General fund | $20,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | General fund | $12,500 |
| St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | General fund | $12,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Dallas, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | Dallas, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Avance-North Texas | Dallas, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | General fund | $7,500 |
| River Pierce Foundation | San Ygnacio, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Basalt Elementary | Basal, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $907,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $997,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522769349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0005700
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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