Carson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN MARCOS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $65K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$65K
+38.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+62.7% YoY
About Carson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Carson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN MARCOS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Campus Ministry ($25,000), Bowie High School ($5,000), Hays Caldwell Womens Center ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BARNABAS CONNECTION WIMBERLEY, TX | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | $2,000 |
| CASA OF CENTRAL TEXAS NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED | $2,500 |
| EXPLORE AUSTIN AUSTIN, TX | HELP ECONOMICALLY DISADV YOUTH | $2,500 |
| FARM AND CITY AUSTIN, TX | QUALITY URBAN & RURAL HUMAN HABITAT | $2,500 |
| HAYS CALDWELL WOMENS CENTER SAN MARCOS, TX | FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIMS SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK SAN MARCOS, TX | HUNGER ASSISTANCE | $2,000 |
| HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE AUSTIN, TX | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | $2,500 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS CENTRAL TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | MEALS TO HOMBEBOUND | $2,000 |
| PROJECT ART WIMBERLEY, TX | ART EDUCATION FOR YOUTH | $2,500 |
| SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY SAN MARCOS, TX | LIBRARY ASSISTANCE | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM CLYDE CARSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JOANN CARSON | VP | — | — |
| KIMBERLEY CARSON TILLISCH | TREASURER | — | — |
| WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER CARSON | VP | — | — |
| RACHEL CARSON BUCHANAN | VP | — | — |
| JOHN DAVID CARSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Family Foundation?
Carson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN MARCOS, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Carson Family Foundation operate?
Carson Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Carson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Carson Family Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Carson Family Foundation's EIN?
Carson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1365085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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