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Carlson Family Foundation

Urbandale, Iowa  ·  EIN 391891960  ·  Private foundation

Based in Urbandale, Iowa, Carlson Family Foundation has awarded $6.0M across 175 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Ellipsis. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.5M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$5.5M
Assets (FY2025)
175
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Carlson Family Foundation funds

Carlson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, mental health, youth development.

Food & AgricultureMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ellipsis
YOUTH SERVICES
Johnston, IA$550K2024
Habitat for Humanity
GENERAL FUND
Des Moines, IA$550K2023
Urbandale Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY
Urbandale, IA$300K2024

How to apply for funding from Carlson Family Foundation

Carlson Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Carlson Family Foundation

Does Carlson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Carlson Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Carlson Family Foundation fund?
Carlson Family Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Ellipsis, Habitat for Humanity, Urbandale Food Pantry. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Carlson Family Foundation give in grants?
Carlson Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 175 grants.
Where is Carlson Family Foundation located?
Carlson Family Foundation is based in Urbandale, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391891960.
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About this profile. This page is built from Carlson Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Carlson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.