The Carsey Family Foundation
The Carsey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2022 grants supported organizations working in areas including environmental protection and renewable energy, services for people with developmental disabilities, education, animal rescue, housing for former foster youth, human rights, and the arts.
The Carsey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carsey Family Foundation gave $264K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $263,922
- +955.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,852
- -24.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Carsey Family 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. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so this policy should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 553-1707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carsey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Earthjustice ($50K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 21 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. In 2022, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carsey Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $800K (2019). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | To Support the Protection of the Environment | $50,000 |
| 350ORG Boston, MA | To Support Renewable Energy | $50,000 |
| La Goal Culver City, CA | To support adults with developmental disabilities with comprehensive programs | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Advancement of Human Rights | $20,000 |
| The Mutt Scouts San Diego, CA | To Support Helping Homeless, Abused, and Abandoned Dogs | $18,922 |
| Determined to Succeed Santa Monica, CA | To support students to succeed in high school, college, and beyond | $18,750 |
| Young Eisner Scholars (Yes) Inglewood, CA | To Support Low-Income Communities with Higher Education | $18,750 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue Santa Monica, CA | To Support the Lives of Dogs | $18,750 |
| A Sense of Home Hawthorne, CA | To Support Former Foster Youths with Homes | $18,750 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | To Support the Museum Conduct Research | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $114,266 | $287,555 | $263,922 | 14 | $266,848 | $87,309 | $12,768 |
| 2021 | $173,289 | $267 | $30,643 | $25,000 | 1 | — | — | $16,938 |
| 2020 | $203,665 | $31,317 | $127,373 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $15,745 | $15,265 |
| 2019 | $299,721 | $833,249 | $836,535 | $800,000 | 5 | — | — | $18,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carsey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnerships to protect health, places, wildlife, and clean energy, and combat climate change. 350.org says it works on campaigns, organizing, and public engagement to address the climate crisis.
Other 2022 grantees describe work with adults with developmental disabilities, underserved students, dogs in need of rescue, and young people who have aged out of foster care. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $263,922. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $18,750.
Notable 2022 grants included $50,000 each to Earthjustice and 350.org; $20,000 each to LA GOAL and Human Rights Watch; and $18,922 to The Mutt Scouts. The foundation also gave $18,750 each to Determined to Succeed, Young Eisner Scholars, PAWS for Life K9 Rescue, and A Sense of Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Marcia L. Carsey as director and president, Rebecca P. Carsey as director and CFO, and John Peterson Carsey as director and secretary.
The Carsey Family Foundation is led by Marcia L. Carsey, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Marcia L. Carsey
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Peterson Carsey
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rebecca P. Carsey
Director & CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Carsey Family Foundation
How much does The Carsey Family Foundation give each year?
The Carsey Family Foundation gave $264K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is The Carsey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carsey Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $18,750, and its average grant was $18,852, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carsey Family Foundation give grants?
The Carsey Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Monica, CA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does The Carsey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Carsey Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Carsey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carsey Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Earthjustice ($50,000), 350ORG ($50,000) and La Goal ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Carsey Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnerships to protect health, places, wildlife, and clean energy, and combat climate change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carsey Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Carsey Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Carsey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Carsey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Carsey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4135538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does The Carsey Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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