Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc
The BARBARA AND FRANKLIN CARSON FAMILY is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It reported 16 grants totaling $235,211 in 2024.
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc gave $235K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,211
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,701
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,531
- Total assets
- $5,043,622
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks organizations to submit a letter describing their purpose and needs. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Franklin Barbara Carson
Mailing address: 1041 Galleon Drive, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (813) 685-4921
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Ministries ($100K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 67 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 13% to Colorado, 7% to Virginia, 4% to California, and 4% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2024) to $297K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Charity | $100,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation Naples, FL | Charity | $25,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy Basalt, CO | Charity | $20,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Fort Myers, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ram Veterans Foundation Inc Herndon, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Matthew's House Inc Naples, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Starability Foundation Naples, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Naples, FL | Charity | $7,061 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Arlington, VA | Charity | $5,650 |
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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 | $5,043,622 | $361,902 | $272,565 | $235,211 | 16 | $238,461 | $314,095 | $276,915 |
| 2023 | $5,097,777 | $122,844 | $375,101 | $297,390 | 15 | $300,390 | $88,199 | $261,192 |
| 2022 | $5,428,194 | $252,024 | $294,461 | $286,466 | 14 | $289,176 | $246,489 | $267,420 |
| 2021 | $5,235,631 | $535,927 | $313,924 | $256,000 | 14 | $258,300 | $481,297 | $298,388 |
| 2020 | $5,016,128 | $301,709 | $283,266 | $272,500 | 8 | — | $293,093 | $263,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Metropolitan Ministries describes its work as caring for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, while Roaring Fork Conservancy says it works to inspire people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork watershed. Starability Foundation describes its mission as connecting people with disabilities to social, vocational, and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $235,211. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $8,530. Its largest reported grants were $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, $25,000 to Collier Community Foundation, and $20,000 to Roaring Fork Conservancy. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Captains for Clean Water, RAM Veterans Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, St. Matthew’s House, and Starability Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Franklin Carson as president and Barbara Carson as vice president.
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc is led by Franklin Carson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Franklin Carson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Carson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc gave $235K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $297K across 15 grants.
What is Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,531, and its average grant was $14,701, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (4 grants) and Basalt, CO (2 grants).
Does Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (16 grants).
Who are Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Ministries ($100,000), Collier Community Foundation ($25,000) and Roaring Fork Conservancy ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc?
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (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 Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1549729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barbara-and-franklin-carson-family-foundation-inc-morg_fbf0b02789a04931b52997c645eb124f
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