Carson Family Foundation

EIN 46-1365085 · TX · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Carson Family Foundation based in TX paid 19 grants totaling $68K to 19 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $25K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY, HAYS CALDWELL WOMENS CENTER, and BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$713,788
Giving (latest yr)
$68,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
19
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • United Campus Ministry$25,000
  • Hays Caldwell Womens Center$3,000
  • Bowie High School$2,500
  • Casa of Central Texas$2,500
  • Explore Austin$2,500

Where grants went

  • Texas$68,000 · 19 grants

Grants Paid (19)

United Campus Ministry
San Marcos, TX
Bridge Funding
$25,000
Hays Caldwell Womens Center
San Marcos, TX
Family Violence Victims Support
$3,000
Casa of Central Texas
New Braunfels, TX
Advocacy for Children IN Need
$2,500
Explore Austin
Austin, TX
Help Economically Disadv Youth
$2,500
Farm and City
Austin, TX
Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat
$2,500
Great Springs Project
Austin, TX
Public Trail Creation & Land Conserv
$2,500
Wimberley Valley Radio
Wimberley, TX
Public Radio
$2,500
Bowie High School
Austin, TX
Newspaper Support
$2,500
San Marcos Public Library
San Marcos, TX
Library Assistance
$2,500
Southside Community Center
San Marcos, TX
Financial Support for People IN Need
$2,500
Texas State University Philosophy
San Marcos, TX
Philosophy Scholarships
$2,500
The Watershed Association
Wimberley, TX
Watershed Protection Land Conserv
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Carson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Carson Family Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $68K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $25K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY, HAYS CALDWELL WOMENS CENTER, BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Carson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Carson Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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