The Carson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Myers, Florida · EIN 56-1953678 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$44K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $120 and $2,500.
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
80% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $25,925 |
| South Fort Myers Food Pantry Coalition | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Daughters of Divine Charity | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| The Page Legacy Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | General support | $2,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | General support | $1,500 |
| Fc Portland Soccer Academy | Hillsboro, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society | Asheboro, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Naples Zoo Inc | Naples, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Lee County Inc | Sanford, NC | General support | $500 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | General support | $220 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland, OR | General support | $120 |
| Friendly House | Portland, OR | General support | $60 |
| French Intl' School of Oregon | Portland, OR | General support | $50 |
| Class Academy Parent Association | Portland, OR | General support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,925 | 15 |
| 2024 | $33,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | $53,072 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349102128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1953678
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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