B Carlin Foundation Inc
B Carlin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 12 grants totaling $608,000, primarily to organizations in Florida.
B Carlin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: B Carlin Foundation Inc gave $608K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $51K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $608,000
- -19.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $50,667
- -12.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $12,314,839
- +12.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B Carlin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Hco 2320 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 937-0116
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B Carlin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Miami Foundation ($115K). Together the top 10 received $602K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 59 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is B Carlin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $65K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 67% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $249K (2021) to $756K (2023). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $608K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Promotion of Community | $115,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Promotion of Community | $115,000 |
| Achieve Miami Miami, FL | Promotion of Community | $100,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Promotion of Community | $77,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Coral Gables, FL | Promotion of Community | $75,000 |
| UCI Foundation Fund #2133 Miami, FL | Promotion of Community | $50,000 |
| Teach for America Miami-Dade Miami, FL | Promotion of Community | $25,000 |
| Epilepsy Florida Clayton Feig Foundation Doral, FL | Promotion of Community | $15,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance FDN Inc New York, NY | Promotion of Arts and Entertainment | $15,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, FL | Promotion of Arts and Entertainment | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,314,839 | $2,228,383 | $862,487 | $608,000 | 12 | $608,000 | $2,077,649 | $752,903 |
| 2025 | $10,948,943 | $836,023 | $1,029,175 | $754,500 | 13 | $754,500 | $665,377 | $734,615 |
| 2024 | $11,142,095 | $107,152 | $940,341 | $714,500 | 12 | $714,500 | $176,750 | $695,610 |
| 2023 | $11,975,284 | $1,097,033 | $1,040,141 | $756,000 | 12 | $756,000 | $956,561 | $680,019 |
| 2022 | $11,918,392 | $3,372,060 | $795,258 | $583,500 | 10 | $583,500 | $3,239,480 | $701,313 |
| 2021 | $9,341,590 | $225,232 | $441,353 | $248,500 | 11 | — | $122,464 | $668,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B Carlin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $753K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings describe grant purposes as promotion of community and promotion of arts and entertainment. Its 2026 grants included support for health care, education, community organizations, and arts organizations.
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for a nonprofit acute care teaching and research facility that provides health care to the community, including through teaching, research, and charity care. Achieve Miami says it works to foster a transformational educational ecosystem in Miami and expand learning opportunities for students, teachers, and education leaders. The University of Miami’s stated mission is referred to in its Form 990, Part I, Line 1.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $608,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median of $37,500. Notable grants included $115,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Miami Foundation and Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation; $100,000 to Achieve Miami; $77,000 to the University of Miami; and $75,000 to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Breier Esq and Chris Landon as co-presidents, and Gary Dix and Judy Werner as directors.
B Carlin Foundation Inc is led by Chris Landon, Co-President on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Landon
Co-President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Robert Breier Esq.
Co-President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Gary Dix
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Judy Werner
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$25K (2025) → $25K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to Robert Breier Esq (Co-president). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about B Carlin Foundation Inc
How much does B Carlin Foundation Inc give each year?
B Carlin Foundation Inc gave $608K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $755K across 13 grants.
What is B Carlin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
B Carlin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $37,500, and its average grant was $50,667, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B Carlin Foundation Inc that year got $65K on average.
Where does B Carlin Foundation Inc give grants?
B Carlin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does B Carlin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on B Carlin Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promotion of Community" (10 grants).
Who are B Carlin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
B Carlin Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Miami Foundation ($115,000), Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($115,000) and Achieve Miami ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is B Carlin Foundation Inc?
B Carlin Foundation Inc reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $608K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $753K (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 does B Carlin Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings describe grant purposes as promotion of community and promotion of arts and entertainment. Its 2026 grants included support for health care, education, community organizations, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B Carlin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B Carlin Foundation Inc's EIN?
B Carlin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0923706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does B Carlin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). B Carlin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-carlin-foundation-inc-morg_51a59dcd2f5d42559b40f6db35ef6b3e
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