The Carson-Etheridge Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-2164538 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HARTLEY ETHERIDGE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1055 W JOPPA RD UNIT 402, TOWSON MD 21204 |
| Phone | 4108890986 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH INFORMATION DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS CHARITABLE OPERATION. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30TH |
| Restrictions | SCHOOLS, MUSEUMS, AND GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
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
41% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithica, NY | Elisabeth reamer carson scholarship enhancement | $20,000 |
| Lynn House | Alexandria, VA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Walters Art Museum | Baltimore, MD | Annual giving campaign | $7,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School | Baltimore, MD | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Whoi) | Woods Hole, MA | General fund | $2,500 |
| National Audubon Society | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $2,250 |
| Irvine Nature Center | Owings Mills, MD | General fund | $2,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | Towson, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Save Our Sound | Hyannis, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,750 | 12 |
| 2024 | $51,250 | 13 |
| 2023 | $52,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102179
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2164538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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