Altom Carlson Foundation
Altom Carlson Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
Altom Carlson Foundation at a glance
In short: Altom Carlson Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,617
- -76.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,846
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $8,880,972
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Altom Carlson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Epiphany Parish ($13K). Together the top 9 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 60 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $264K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,880,972 | $820,890 | $327,595 | $25,617 | 9 | $78,220 | $397,680 | $566,292 |
| 2023 | $8,380,781 | $3,160,425 | $336,911 | $109,227 | 12 | $125,240 | $1,661,266 | $394,451 |
| 2022 | $5,556,107 | $64,250 | $299,779 | $71,325 | 12 | $93,406 | — | $316,273 |
| 2021 | $6,611,287 | $2,194,676 | $538,384 | $263,979 | 14 | $273,492 | $1,872,076 | $237,440 |
| 2020 | $4,722,242 | $3,096,272 | $268,660 | $256,000 | 13 | — | $2,794,248 | $58,732 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Altom Carlson Foundation is led by Rhoda Altom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhoda Altom
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Carlson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Carlson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Carlson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Altom Carlson Foundation
How much does Altom Carlson Foundation give each year?
Altom Carlson Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 12 grants.
What is Altom Carlson Foundation's typical grant size?
Altom Carlson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,846, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Altom Carlson Foundation give grants?
Altom Carlson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Altom Carlson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Altom Carlson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Altom Carlson Foundation's largest grantees?
Altom Carlson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Epiphany Parish ($13,000), Demeng Foundation ($3,300) and Boy Scouts ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Altom Carlson Foundation?
Altom Carlson Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $566K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Altom Carlson Foundation's EIN?
Altom Carlson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1801086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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