The Sara And David Carson Family | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-2977265
Foundation Overview
Based in West Hartford, CT, The Sara And David Carson Family has awarded 139 grants totaling $324,500 to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $6,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 24 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
48% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Bloomfield (37%), West Hartford (25%), Hartford (25%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (75%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sara And David Carson Family's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $2,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cape & Islands Veterans | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Women & Girl's Fund Co Cape Cod Foundation | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hyannis Main Street Bid | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $3,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Little Sister's Of The Poor | $1,000 | Enfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | $5,000 - Unrestricted; $1,000 Restricted For Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Simon Foundation | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $2,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $2,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cape & Islands Veterans | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Women & Girl's Fund Co Cape Cod Foundation | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hyannis Main Street Bid | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $3,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Little Sister's Of The Poor | $1,000 | Enfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | $5,000 - Unrestricted; $1,000 Restricted For Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Simon Foundation | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $2,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Women & Girl's Fund Co Cape Cod Foundation | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For The Cape Cod Womens' & Girls Fund | 2022 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hias | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Hyannis Main Street Bid | $3,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For An Existing Program | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red Cross | $1,500 | Boone, IA, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Little Sister's Of The Poor | $500 | Enfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Malta House Of Care Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Malteser International Americas | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church | $1,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Restricted - To Be Used For Transportation Of Items Collected Sent To Ukraine | 2022 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Simon Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $2,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $1,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For The Ymca Cape Cod Camp Lyndon | 2022 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Women & Girl's Fund Co Cape Cod Foundation | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For The Cape Cod Womens' & Girls Fund | 2022 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hias | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Hyannis Main Street Bid | $3,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For An Existing Program | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red Cross | $1,500 | Boone, IA, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Little Sister's Of The Poor | $500 | Enfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Malta House Of Care Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Malteser International Americas | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church | $1,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Restricted - To Be Used For Transportation Of Items Collected Sent To Ukraine | 2022 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Simon Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $2,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $1,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For The Ymca Cape Cod Camp Lyndon | 2022 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Women & Girl's Fund Co Cape Cod Foundation | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For The Cape Cod Womens' & Girls Fund | 2022 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hias | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Hyannis Main Street Bid | $3,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For An Existing Program | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red Cross | $1,500 | Boone, IA, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Little Sister's Of The Poor | $500 | Enfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Malta House Of Care Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Malteser International Americas | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Restricted - To Support The Crisis Response In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church | $1,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Restricted - To Be Used For Transportation Of Items Collected Sent To Ukraine | 2022 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Simon Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $2,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $1,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Restricted - To Be Used For The Ymca Cape Cod Camp Lyndon | 2022 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Community Connections | $3,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Downtown Hyannis Community Development Corp | $3,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Family Table Collaborative | $3,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Malta House Of Care Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Simon Foundation | $500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $3,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $1,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Cape Cod Women And Girls Fund | $2,500 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Community Connections | $2,500 | West Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Foodshare Ct | $3,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Malta House Of Care Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mental Health America | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Elizabeth Park Conservancy | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Needy Fund | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Simon Foundation | $500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wilson College Women Co Single Parent Scholar Program | $3,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $2,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $2,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Barnstable Clean Water Coalition | $2,000 | Osterville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Cape Cod Animal Care And Adoption Center | $3,000 | Centerville, MA, US | Capital Campaign To Rebuild Facilty | 2017 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches | $3,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Convenant To Care For Foster Families | 2017 |
| Ecad | $1,000 | Torrington, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Foodshare Ct | $1,000 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $1,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Mental Health America | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| West Barnstable Firefighters Relief Association | $2,000 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Wilson College Women - Single Parent Scholar Program | $3,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| 4-h Education Center At Auer Farm | $2,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Animal Care And Adoption Center | $3,000 | Centerville, MA, US | Capital Campaign To Rebuild Facilty | 2016 |
| Foodshare Ct | $1,500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Foundation For West Hartford Public Schools | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Helping Out Women | $1,500 | Provincetown, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Journey Home Connecticut | $1,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mental Health America | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Shea's Youth Basketball Association | $3,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Bridge Family Center | $2,500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Wilson College Women - Children Program | $3,000 | Chambersburg, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Winners Lacrosse | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $2,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Achievers Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-2977265 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 18 LINNARD RD West Hartford, CT 06107-1232 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sara And David Carson Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | David Ea Carson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Sara F Carson |
| Administrator | Rebecca Carson Holmes |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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