Carson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1365085
Foundation Overview
Based in San Marcos, TX, Carson Family Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $421,500 to organizations in Texas, District of Columbia and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
25 of 100 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
97% 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 San Marcos (38%), Austin (32%), Wimberley (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 49% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,500 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2023 |
| Explore Austin | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Help Economically Disadv Youth | 2023 |
| Farm And City | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $3,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2023 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Environmental Preservation | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Project Art | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2023 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2023 |
| Scheib Center | $4,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,500 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Texas State University Key Parks | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2023 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2023 |
| Wimberley Education Foundation | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public School District Support | 2023 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,500 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2023 |
| Explore Austin | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Help Economically Disadv Youth | 2023 |
| Farm And City | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $3,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2023 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Environmental Preservation | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Project Art | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2023 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2023 |
| Scheib Center | $4,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,500 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Texas State University Key Parks | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2023 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2023 |
| Wimberley Education Foundation | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public School District Support | 2023 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,500 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2023 |
| Explore Austin | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Help Economically Disadv Youth | 2023 |
| Farm And City | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $3,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2023 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Environmental Preservation | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Project Art | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2023 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2023 |
| Scheib Center | $4,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,500 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Texas State University Key Parks | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2023 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2023 |
| Wimberley Education Foundation | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public School District Support | 2023 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,500 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2023 |
| Explore Austin | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Help Economically Disadv Youth | 2023 |
| Farm And City | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $3,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2023 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Environmental Preservation | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Project Art | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2023 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2023 |
| Scheib Center | $4,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,500 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Texas State University Key Parks | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2023 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2023 |
| Wimberley Education Foundation | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public School District Support | 2023 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,500 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2023 |
| Explore Austin | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Help Economically Disadv Youth | 2023 |
| Farm And City | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $3,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2023 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Environmental Preservation | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2023 |
| Project Art | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2023 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2023 |
| Scheib Center | $4,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,500 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2023 |
| Texas State University Key Parks | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2023 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2023 |
| Wimberley Education Foundation | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public School District Support | 2023 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2022 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2022 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2022 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2022 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2022 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2022 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2022 |
| Hays Country Food Bank | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2022 |
| Texas State University Chemistry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2022 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2022 |
| Team Esperanza | $5,000 | Georgetown, TX, US | Helping People In Poverty | 2022 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $5,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Project Art | $5,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2022 |
| Farm And City | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2022 |
| Austin Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2022 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2022 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2022 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2022 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2022 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2022 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2022 |
| Hays Country Food Bank | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2022 |
| Texas State University Chemistry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2022 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2022 |
| Team Esperanza | $5,000 | Georgetown, TX, US | Helping People In Poverty | 2022 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $5,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Project Art | $5,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2022 |
| Farm And City | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2022 |
| Austin Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Hombebound | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2022 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2022 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2022 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2022 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support For People In Need | 2022 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Need | 2022 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2022 |
| Hays Country Food Bank | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2022 |
| Texas State University Chemistry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2022 |
| Dell's Children Foundation | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Childrens Medical Care | 2022 |
| Team Esperanza | $5,000 | Georgetown, TX, US | Helping People In Poverty | 2022 |
| Wimberley Valley Radio | $5,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Project Art | $5,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Art Education For Youth | 2022 |
| Farm And City | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Quality Urban & Rural Human Habitat | 2022 |
| Austin Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Families In Need | 2022 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support Of People In Need | 2021 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Child Protection System | 2021 |
| Dell Children's Foundation | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Children's Medical Care | 2021 |
| Austin Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Housing For Needy | 2021 |
| Hays-caldwell Women's Center | $3,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2021 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2021 |
| Texas State University Chemistry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2021 |
| Make-a-wish | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wish-granting To The Sick | 2021 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Homebound | 2021 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2021 |
| San Marcos Public Library | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Library Assistance | 2021 |
| Scheib Center | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health Disability Assistance | 2021 |
| Southside Community Center | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support Of People In Need | 2021 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2021 |
| Special Opportunity Center | $5,000 | Kerrville, TX, US | Mental Health Disability Assistance | 2021 |
| Texas State University Music | $5,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Music Scholarship | 2021 |
| Hays Caldwell Womens Center | $5,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Family Violence Victims Support | 2020 |
| Make-a-wish | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wish-granting To The Sick | 2020 |
| United Campus Ministry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Ministry To Youth | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Children's Medical Care | 2020 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Casa Of Central Texas | $2,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Advocacy For Children In Child Protection System | 2020 |
| Barnabas Connection | $2,500 | Wimberley, TX, US | Financial Support Of People In Need | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Medical Care | 2020 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Cancer Research For Children | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Central Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Meals To Homebound | 2020 |
| Hays County Food Bank | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2020 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hunger Assistance | 2020 |
| Southside Community Center | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Financial Support Of People In Need | 2020 |
| Texas State University Philosophy | $5,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Philosophy Education Series Funding | 2020 |
| Texas State University Chemistry | $2,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Chemistry Scholarships | 2020 |
| Scheib Center | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Mental Health / Disability Assistance | 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 | 46-1365085 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 407 S STAGECOACH TRL STE 203 San Marcos, TX 78666-5063 |
Key People (6)
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 | William Clyde Carson |
|---|---|
| Vp | Joann Carson |
| Treasurer | Kimberley Carson Tillisch |
| Vp | William Christopher Carson |
| Vp | Rachel Carson Buchanan |
Forms 990-PF
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