Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Smith, Arkansas · EIN 58-1880469 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$595K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,150 and $40,950.
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
82% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westville Public Schools | Westville, OK | General support | $250,825 |
| Northeastern University | Tahlequah, OK | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Orchard Road Community Outreach | Stilwell, OK | General support | $48,000 |
| Jermiah 29 Foundation | Stilwell, OK | General support | $41,000 |
| Adair County Junior Livestock | Stilwell, OK | General support | $40,950 |
| Stilwell Youth League | Stilwell, OK | General support | $22,000 |
| Stilwell Public Schools | Stilwell, OK | General support | $21,000 |
| Adair County Resouce Center | Stilwell, OK | General support | $20,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $20,000 |
| Cave Springs School | Bunch, AR | General support | $15,000 |
| Tenkiler Public School | Welling, OK | General support | $15,000 |
| Westville Education Foundation | Westville, OK | Scholarships | $14,950 |
| AR OK Reg Education & Promo Assn Inc | Fort Smith, AR | General support | $3,150 |
| AR-OK State Fair | Fort Smith, AR | General support | $2,700 |
| Watts Public Schools | Westville, OK | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Stilwell Middle School | Stilwell, OK | General support | $2,000 |
| Dcsls | Jay, OK | General support | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $594,525 | 17 |
| 2023 | $946,900 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1880469
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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