Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation
The Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington Township, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a high school scholarship fund, social-service organizations, and religious organizations.
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation gave $18K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,850
- +1015.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,488
- +178.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $468,477
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61798 Cotswold Drive, Washington Township, MI 48094-1074
Phone: (586) 530-6874
Website: https://www.carsleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was De La Salle Collegiate High School Scholarship ($10K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (73%), Pennsylvania (21%), and Tennessee (6%). The foundation is based in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Collegiate High School Scholarship Warren, MI | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Open Hearts and Homes Clarks Summit, PA | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
| St Clement of Rome Hispanic Ministry Romeo, MI | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
| Old Newsboys Flint, MI | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $500 |
| Schriners Children's Erie, PA | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $500 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan Pontiac, MI | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $500 |
| Missionaries of Charity Detroit, MI | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $500 |
| B Inspired Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $250 |
| Respect for Life Foundation Co of St Kieran Shelby Township, MI | To Support Mission of Charitable Organization | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,477 | $2,386 | $17,934 | $17,850 | 12 | $17,850 | $2,386 | — |
| 2024 | $400,939 | $241,255 | $1,600 | $1,600 | 3 | $1,600 | $1,141 | — |
| 2023 | $125,328 | $125,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $85 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including De La Salle Collegiate High School Scholarship, Open Hearts and Homes, St. Jude, St. Clement of Rome Hispanic Ministry, and Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan.
One grantee, B Inspired Philadelphia, describes its mission as empowering under-resourced Philadelphia middle school students to become champions of their own well-being through out-of-school programs and partnerships with cultural, health, and creative institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $17,850. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $10,000 to De La Salle Collegiate High School Scholarship in Warren, Michigan; $3,000 to Open Hearts and Homes in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania; and $1,000 each to St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee, and St. Clement of Rome Hispanic Ministry in Romeo, Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Chris Carsley as president, Karen Marie Carsley as secretary, and Anne Carsley Umlauf as treasurer.
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation is led by Michael Chris Carsley, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Chris Carsley
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Carsley Umlauf
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Marie Carsley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation
How much does Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation give each year?
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation gave $18K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,488, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation give grants?
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Mission of Charitable Organization" (12 grants).
Who are Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include De La Salle Collegiate High School Scholarship ($10,000), Open Hearts and Homes ($3,000) and St Jude ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation?
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation reported $468K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including De La Salle Collegiate High School Scholarship, Open Hearts and Homes, St. Jude, St. Clement of Rome Hispanic Ministry, and Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4786103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Michael and Karen Carsley 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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