The Carlson-Desautels Foundation
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pike Road, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $887.
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carlson-Desautels Foundation gave $3K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $475.143), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,326
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $475
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $78,538
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Carlson-Desautels Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MTGY Food for Kids Backpack Program ($2K). Together the top 7 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carlson-Desautels Foundation gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $650 (2020) to $8K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MTGY Food for Kids Backpack Program Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $1,616 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Purposes | $410 |
| Troy Public Radio Troy, AL | General Purposes | $300 |
| Alabama Audubon Birmingham, AL | General Purposes | $300 |
| MSU Foundation Inc Morehead, KY | General Purposes | $300 |
| Alzheimer's Association Birmingham, AL | General Purposes | $200 |
| Alabama Public Television Birmingham, AL | General Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,538 | $7,025 | $4,742 | $3,326 | 7 | $3,740 | $887 | $4,790 |
| 2023 | $76,255 | $40,194 | $5,910 | $3,520 | 10 | $3,865 | $393 | $2,923 |
| 2022 | $41,971 | $8,001 | $8,897 | $7,817 | 11 | $8,141 | — | $2,166 |
| 2021 | $42,867 | $15,071 | $7,333 | $6,118 | 10 | $6,483 | — | $1,860 |
| 2020 | $35,129 | $20,154 | $1,798 | $650 | 3 | — | — | $908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carlson-Desautels Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation is led by Joseph A. Desautels, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph A. Desautels
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Carlson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Khristen Jane Carlson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 The Carlson-Desautels Foundation
How much does The Carlson-Desautels Foundation give each year?
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation gave $3K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 10 grants.
What is The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $475, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carlson-Desautels Foundation give grants?
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (12%) and Kentucky (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does The Carlson-Desautels Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MTGY Food for Kids Backpack Program ($1,616), Heifer International ($410) and Troy Public Radio ($300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carlson-Desautels Foundation?
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's EIN?
The Carlson-Desautels Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1644673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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