Carson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4478861
Foundation Overview
Based in Kildeer, IL, Carson Family Foundation has awarded 253 grants totaling $1,127,747 to organizations in Washington, California and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $78,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,127,747
Total Assets
$3,672,631
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$3,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%
12 of 37 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
42% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 19 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Aurora (62%), Geneva (7%), Wheaton (7%).
Funding Trajectory
-7%
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
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 Carson Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Aurora Central Catholic High School | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Aurora Womens Empowerment Foundation | $500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Brownstone Institute | $6,000 | Austin, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $8,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $3,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Christian Radio International | $3,000 | Munster, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | $6,000 | Westwood, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $23,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $3,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Free Speech Foundation (Aka America's Frontline Doctors) | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Hebron Christian Academy (Hca) | $500 | Hebron, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $23,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Invets | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Lifespring Ministry Shelter For Women & Children-wayside Cross Ministries | $6,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Lofs Volunteer Fire Force Station 3500 | $2,000 | Hebron, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $3,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Open The Books | $14,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Plainfield Police | $1,000 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Refuge Church | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Srt Services | $8,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $6,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $2,920 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| The Leadership Institute | $4,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $2,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries (Aka Lifespring Ministry Shelter) | $6,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| West Point Association Of Graduates - Various Funds | $1,000 | West Point, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2024 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | $2,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestriced Purposes | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| At Risk Mentoring | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $4,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $3,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | $4,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Christian Radio International | $1,500 | Munster, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $20,400 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $2,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Free Speech Foundation (Aka America's Frontline Doctors) | $2,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $20,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Open The Books | $6,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Plainfield Chaplain Fund | $500 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Srt Services | $6,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $6,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $1,420 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| West Point Association Of Graduates - Various Funds | $500 | West Point, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| At Risk Mentoring | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $4,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $3,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | $4,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Christian Radio International | $1,500 | Munster, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $20,400 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $2,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Free Speech Foundation (Aka America's Frontline Doctors) | $2,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $20,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Open The Books | $6,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Plainfield Chaplain Fund | $500 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Srt Services | $6,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $6,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $1,420 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| West Point Association Of Graduates - Various Funds | $500 | West Point, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| At Risk Mentoring | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora University | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $4,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $4,100 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | $4,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Christian Radio International | $1,100 | Munster, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $15,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $2,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Free Speech Foundation | $2,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $15,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Open The Books | $4,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Plainfield Police | $500 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Project Veritas | $4,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Srt Services | $6,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $3,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $1,420 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| West Point Association Of Graduates - Various Funds | $500 | West Point, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| At Risk Mentoring | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora University | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $4,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $4,100 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | $4,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Christian Radio International | $1,100 | Munster, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $15,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $2,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Free Speech Foundation | $2,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $15,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Open The Books | $4,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Plainfield Police | $500 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Project Veritas | $4,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Srt Services | $6,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $3,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $1,420 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| West Point Association Of Graduates - Various Funds | $500 | West Point, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| At Risk Mentoring | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora University | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $4,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $4,100 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (Cmt) Research Foundation | $4,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Christian Radio International | $1,100 | Munster, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $15,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $2,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Free Speech Foundation | $2,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $15,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $4,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Open The Books | $4,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Plainfield Police | $500 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Project Veritas | $4,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Srt Services | $6,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $3,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $1,420 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| West Point Association Of Graduates - Various Funds | $500 | West Point, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2022 |
| Abortion Anonymous | $4,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Agape International | $1,500 | Roseville, CA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora University | $6,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Birth Defect Research For Children | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $5,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $4,100 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Cfids Association Of America | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (cmt) Research Foundation | $6,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Children Of Uganda | $1,104 | Charles Town, WV, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of The Fox River Valley | $1,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa - Endowment Fund | $21,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Puposes | 2021 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $14,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Cubit Foundation | $1,500 | Monroe, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $3,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Music Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $24,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Ica | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $1,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| National Veterans Memorial And Museum | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Open The Books | $4,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Plainfield Police | $500 | Plainfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Project Veritas | $4,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Sexual Abuse Victims Anonymous (savanon) | $4,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| St Katharine Drexel | $3,000 | Burlington, NJ, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | $1,420 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Unreached Villages | $1,500 | Brandon, OR, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Vfw - Dept Of Il | $300 | Springfield, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2021 |
| Abortion Anonymous | $4,000 | Spokane Valley, WA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Association For Individual Development | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| At Risk Mentoring | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | $2,200 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Aurora Central Catholic High School | $500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Aurora Historical Society | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Aurora University | $6,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Birth Defect Research For Children | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | $6,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Casa Foundation - Kane County | $4,100 | Geneva, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Cfids Association Of America | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth (cmt) Research Foundation | $6,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Children Of Uganda | $2,208 | Charles Town, WV, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of The Fox River Valley | $1,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa - Endowment Fund | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Puposes | 2020 |
| Crossroads Of America Council Bsa | $13,000 | Irving, TX, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Dunamis Peace Institute | $3,000 | Allenspark, CO, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Fox Valley Music Foundation | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $6,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Ica | $1,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | $7,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Services (lcfs) Foundation | $400 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Nine Line Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Open The Books | $4,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Project Veritas | $4,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Contributions Are For Unrestricted Purposes | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Carson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-4478861 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 21078 W LONG GROVE RD Kildeer, IL 60047-8683 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Carson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | Susan Carson |
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| Vice-pres/secretary | Craig Carson |
| Director | Ann Carson |
| Director | Eric Carson |
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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