Carson Foundation
Carson Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical care and research, education, religious activities, shelter, agriculture, and other charitable services.
Carson Foundation at a glance
In short: Carson Foundation gave $33K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Oklahoma. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,500
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $282,833
- -7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (85% 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 Carson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2530 East 71St St Ste D, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 488-0123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 9% to recipients in Tennessee, and 6% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carson Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $23K (2020) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Association Tulsa, OK | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| The Spring Sand Springs, OK | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Marthas Foundation Tulsa, OK | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Child Advocacy Board Sapulpa, OK | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Medical | $3,000 |
| Sapulpa Chamber Foundation Sapulpa, OK | Agriculture | $2,000 |
| Little Light House Tulsa, OK | Special Education | $2,000 |
| Southern Hills Baptist Church Tulsa, OK | Religious | $2,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Medical | $2,000 |
| John 316 Tulsa, OK | Homeless Shelter | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282,833 | $19,250 | $40,441 | $32,500 | 13 | $40,441 | $11,309 | $32,938 |
| 2023 | $304,024 | $-7,693 | $35,582 | $25,750 | 13 | $25,750 | $10,369 | $31,936 |
| 2022 | $347,299 | $19,450 | $33,435 | $26,650 | 13 | $26,650 | $13,031 | $35,246 |
| 2021 | $361,284 | $34,300 | $35,945 | $28,850 | 16 | $28,850 | $27,205 | $33,394 |
| 2020 | $362,929 | $23,136 | $28,918 | $22,500 | 13 | — | $22,318 | $28,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 included support for a range of organizations. Martha’s Foundation says its mission is to provide pregnant teens with a safe residence and help them become independent and productive community members. Little Light House says it provides tuition-free Christian education and therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to help people born with clefts have the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $32,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $5,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for medical research, $5,000 to The Spring for public charity, $4,000 to Martha’s Foundation for public charity, and $3,000 each to the Child Advocacy Board for public charity and St. Jude for medical purposes. Other grants included $2,000 to Little Light House, Southern Hills Baptist Church, Smile Train, and John 316.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Carson as trustee.
Carson Foundation is led by Edward Carson Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Carson Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 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 Carson Foundation
How much does Carson Foundation give each year?
Carson Foundation gave $33K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 13 grants.
What is Carson Foundation's typical grant size?
Carson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,500, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carson Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Carson Foundation give grants?
Carson Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (9%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (7 grants) and Sapulpa, OK (3 grants).
Does Carson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Carson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (6 grants).
Who are Carson Foundation's largest grantees?
Carson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimers Association ($5,000), The Spring ($5,000) and Marthas Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carson Foundation?
Carson Foundation reported $283K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. Martha’s Foundation says its mission is to provide pregnant teens with a safe residence and help them become independent and productive community members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carson Foundation's EIN?
Carson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1531905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carson Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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