The Carson Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsboro, North Carolina · EIN 46-3674377 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$274K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $26,495.
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
11% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $55,375 |
| Moravian Falls Elementary | Moravian Falls, NC | General support | $43,600 |
| Parks and Recreation | Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $40,500 |
| Wilkes County Schools | North Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $32,000 |
| Pittsboro Elementary | Pittsboro, NC | General support | $26,495 |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Moravian Falls, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Wilkes Community Partnership for Children | North Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Denton Public Library | Denton, NC | General support | $9,915 |
| Samaritans Kitchen | Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $7,000 |
| Friends of Rowan | Salisbury, NC | General support | $7,000 |
| South Davidson High School | Denton, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Nc Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilkes County Health Department | Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Wilkesboro United Methodist Church | Wilkesboro, NC | General support | $3,200 |
| Brother Wolf | Asheville, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | General support | $1,500 |
| Happy Dog Ranch Foundation Inc | Littleton, CO | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,085 | 17 |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 17 |
| 2021 | $194,110 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349101061
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3674377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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