Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $26K.
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust at a glance
In short: Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust gave $95K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $13,571
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,186,970
- Primary geography
- Georgia (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tabby's Place ($20K). Together the top 7 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tabby's Place Ringoes, NJ | Spay, Neuter, Living Area for Feral | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Savannah Savannah, GA | Protection and Placement of Pets | $20,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Pet Adoption | $20,000 |
| Bucks Cnty SPCA Lahaska, PA | Rescue, Rehoming and Cruelty Investi | $20,000 |
| GRRRR Savannah, GA | Rescue, Rehab & Relocation | $5,000 |
| Islands Feral Cat Project Savannah, GA | Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate Feral Cats | $5,000 |
| Renegade Paws Rescue Savannah, GA | Rescue and Care of Abused Dogs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,186,970 | $1,286,719 | $99,749 | $95,000 | 7 | $95,000 | $25,922 | $67,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust is led by Timothy C. Hargus, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy C. Hargus
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust
How much does Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust give each year?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust gave $95K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's typical grant size?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $13,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust give grants?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's top state is Georgia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (21%) and Utah (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (4 grants).
Does Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's largest grantees?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Tabby's Place ($20,000), Humane Society of Greater Savannah ($20,000) and Best Friends Animal Society ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Savannah, GA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's EIN?
Richard F Carlson Charitable Animal Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3547631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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