Culley Carlson Foundation
The Culley Carlson Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing describes support for preventing cruelty to animals, environmental stewardship, and the launch of an animal-welfare crowdfunding campaign.
Culley Carlson Foundation at a glance
In short: Culley Carlson Foundation gave $106K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,100
- +219.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,579
- +128.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $516,703
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Culley Carlson 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Culley Carlson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Roots Institute ($21K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (51%), New York (22%), Arizona (11%), Massachusetts (9%), and Washington, DC (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the geographic limits of the foundation’s funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Culley Carlson Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $106K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Sanctuary Inc Watkins Glen, NY | For Farm Sanctuary's Humane Education - The Bold Choices Fund: For Animals, People, and Our Planet | $20,000 |
| New Roots Institute Los Angeles, CA | Leadership Programs | $20,000 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation Claremont, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Harvest Inc Sacramento, CA | New Harvest - Culley Carlson Award | $11,500 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Boston, MA | Tufts Alt Protein Project Donation | $10,000 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundat Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Inc Washington, DC | To support the participation of applicants who are in need of financial assistance to attend PCRM's Summer Immersion Innovative Approaches in Science | $5,500 |
| Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife Inc Studio City, CA | The "Let's Buy Laurel Spring" campaign | $4,000 |
| Coopers Co-Op Inc Gila Bend, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Inc High Falls, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $516,703 | $350,186 | $132,623 | $106,100 | 14 | $219,290 | $186 | $9,950 |
| 2023 | $299,140 | $310,154 | $55,519 | $33,200 | 10 | $109,950 | — | $3,938 |
| 2022 | $44,505 | $50,005 | $5,500 | — | — | $5,500 | $5 | $281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Culley Carlson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
The foundation’s filing describes a program focused on preventing cruelty to animals and/or environmental stewardship. Its stated direct charitable activities concern the wellbeing of animals, the natural environment, and global citizens.
The 2024 grantees included organizations working on animal welfare, food systems, and wildlife. Farm Sanctuary describes its mission as pursuing solutions to end animal agriculture and promoting compassionate vegan living through education and policy advocacy. New Roots Institute says it empowers the next generation with knowledge and training to end factory farming. New Harvest describes its mission as maximizing the positive impact of cellular agriculture. Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife says it works to protect and restore wildlife environments and to educate people about wildlife and habitats.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $106,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $4,750. Notable grants included $20,000 to Farm Sanctuary for humane education and $20,000 to New Roots Institute for leadership programs; $15,000 to Humane America Animal Foundation for general and unrestricted support; $11,500 to New Harvest for the Culley Carlson Award; and $10,000 to the Trustees of Tufts College for a Tufts Alt Protein Project donation. Other grants included $8,500 to Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation and $5,500 to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for financial assistance to applicants attending its summer immersion program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Carlson as director and Erin Culley as director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
Culley Carlson Foundation is led by Erin Culley, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Culley
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Carlson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Culley Carlson Foundation
How much does Culley Carlson Foundation give each year?
Culley Carlson Foundation gave $106K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 10 grants.
What is Culley Carlson Foundation's typical grant size?
Culley Carlson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,750, and its average grant was $7,579, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Culley Carlson Foundation give grants?
Culley Carlson Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Arizona (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Culley Carlson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Culley Carlson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Culley Carlson Foundation's largest grantees?
Culley Carlson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Roots Institute ($21,000 across 2 grants), Farm Sanctuary Inc ($20,000) and Humane America Animal Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Culley Carlson Foundation?
Culley Carlson Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Culley Carlson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes a program focused on preventing cruelty to animals and/or environmental stewardship. Its stated direct charitable activities concern the wellbeing of animals, the natural environment, and global citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Culley Carlson 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 Culley Carlson Foundation's EIN?
Culley Carlson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3733816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Culley Carlson 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 2022–2024
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