Altom Carlson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Seattle, WA EIN: 06-1801086

Altom Carlson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $398K.

Key facts about Altom Carlson Foundation

EIN: 06-1801086
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $25,617
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $2,846
Median grant: $1,200
Total assets: $8,880,972
Primary geography: Washington (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Altom Carlson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Altom Carlson Foundation's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (86%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Altom Carlson Foundation gives

Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 14% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.9M

+6.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

-76.5% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-68.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Altom Carlson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $566K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Altom Carlson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $22K (86%)

Texas $3K (12%)

California $617 (2%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maine Minnesota Pennsylvania Texas Washington

Cities

SeattleWashingtonNeedhamPort AngelesPortlandPullmanAuburnBellevueBothellCulver CityEncinitasIrvingJacksonvilleKirlandMill RunPort HadlockRosevilleSan FranciscoTacomaVancouver

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,880,972	$8,380,781	$5,556,107
Revenue	$820,890	$3,160,425	$64,250
Expenses	$327,595	$336,911	$299,779
Qualifying Distributions	$78,220	$125,240	$93,406
Net Investment Income	$397,680	$1,661,266	—
Distributable Amount	$566,292	$394,451	$316,273

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Epiphany Parish ($13,000), Demeng Foundation ($3,300), Boy Scouts ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EPIPHANY PARISH Seattle, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$13,000
DEMENG FOUNDATION Bellevue, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,300
BOY SCOUTS Irving, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Pullman, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
WASHINGTON'S NATIONAL PARK FUND Seattle, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,200
THE MOUNTAINEERS Seattle, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CLARK COUNTY FOOD BANK Vancouver, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
DIDI HIRSCH Culver City, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
PROJECT STREET VET Encinitas, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$117

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rhoda Altom	President	4	—
Cory Carlson	Vice President	2	—
Stewart Carlson	Treasurer	2	—
Grant Carlson	Secretary	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altom Carlson Foundation?

Altom Carlson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Altom Carlson Foundation?

As of 2024, Altom Carlson Foundation holds $8.9M in total assets with $821K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $26K in 2024.

Where does Altom Carlson Foundation operate?

Altom Carlson Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does Altom Carlson Foundation award?

In 2024, Altom Carlson Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Altom Carlson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Altom Carlson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $566K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.