The Carlson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-0005700
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, The Carlson Foundation has awarded 286 grants totaling $17,703,500 to organizations in Colorado, Texas and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $1,075,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$17,703,500
Total Assets
$14,411,489
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 5%
1 of 19 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Texas
85% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (85%), Austin (8%), Houston (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-25%
Declining funding trend with 25% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Carlson Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| River Pierce Foundation | $5,000 | San Ygnacio, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Southern Methodist University | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Rice University | $60,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $80,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $115,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Basalt Elementary | $5,000 | Basal, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Avance-north Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Rice University | $60,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $98,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $110,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Basalt Elementary | $5,000 | Basal, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Avance-north Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Rice University | $60,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $98,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $110,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Basalt Elementary | $5,000 | Basal, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Avance-north Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $70,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rice University | $210,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $120,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ut Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $115,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Basalt Elementary | $5,000 | Basal, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $70,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rice University | $210,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $120,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ut Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $115,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Basalt Elementary | $5,000 | Basal, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $70,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rice University | $210,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $120,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ut Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $115,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Basalt Elementary | $5,000 | Basal, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $12,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Avance-dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Dallas Region Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $70,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Literacy Achieves | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $55,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Rice University | $1,060,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $120,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Southern Methodist University | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Taca | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Aspen Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Farm Collaborative | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ut Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $110,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| American Prairie Reserve | $0 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $32,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Avance | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Basalt Elementary School | $5,000 | Basalt, CO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Center For Women In Law | $0 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Colorado College | $200,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Dallas Region Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $70,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Houston Pets Alive | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Greenhill School | $0 | Addison, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Literacy Achieves | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ntarupt | $0 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And Science | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Rice University | $1,060,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Services Of Hope Entities Inc | $120,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Southern Methodist University | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| St Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Taca | $175,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Aspen Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Family Place | $40,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Farm Collaborative | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Ut Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Ut Law School Foundation | $110,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Trinity River Mission | $0 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Avance | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Basalt Elementary School | $5,000 | Basalt, CO, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Colorado College | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Of The Dallas Region Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $65,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Greenhill School | $25,000 | Addison, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Literacy Achieves | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Rice University | $1,060,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Services Of Hope Entitiesinc | $69,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Southern Methodist University | $22,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Taca | $195,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Aspen Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Family Place | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Trinity River Mission | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $110,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Aspen Tree | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Avance | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Colorado College | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of The Dallas Region Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $65,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Greenhill School | $50,000 | Addison, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Literacy Achieves | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| National Center For Arts Research | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Rice University | $1,075,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Services Of Hope Entitiesinc | $70,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Southern Methodist University | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Taca | $225,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Aspen Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Family Place | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Trinity River Mission | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $105,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Youth With Faces | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $110,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Aspen Tree | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Avance | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Basalt Elementary School | $5,000 | Basalt, CO, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Center For Women In Law | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Communities In Schools Of The Dallas Region Inc | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | $65,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dallas Theater Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Education First Steps | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Greenhill School | $250,000 | Addison, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| National Center For Arts Research | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Orchestra Of New Spain | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Rice University | $75,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Services Of Hope Entitiesinc | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | $40,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Southern Methodist University | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Taca | $175,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| The Aspen Institute | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Ut Law School Foundation | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Carlson Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-0005700 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2100 MCKINNEY AVE STE 1900 Dallas, TX 75201-2101 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Carlson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Clint D Carlson |
|---|---|
| Director | Nancy Packer Carlson |
| Director | Keith T Anderson |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
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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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.