The Carls Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 386099935 · Private foundation
Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, The Carls Foundation has awarded $37.9M across 324 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Beaumont Health Foundation (formerly Oakwood Foundation). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Carls Foundation funds
The Carls Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, early childhood education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, rural communities, 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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Health Foundation (formerly Oakwood Foundation) SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NICU AT BEAUMONT - DEARBORN | Royal Oak, MI | $750K | 2017 |
| Beaumont Health Foundation SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSISTANT FOR EPILEPTIC SURGERIES | Royal Oak, MI | $671K | 2017 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Traverse City, MI | $600K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Carls Foundation
From The Carls Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at carlsfdn.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Carls Foundation
- Does The Carls Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Carls Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Carls Foundation fund?
- The Carls Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Beaumont Health Foundation (formerly Oakwood Foundation), Beaumont Health Foundation, Munson Healthcare Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Carls Foundation give in grants?
- The Carls Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $37.9M over 324 grants.
- Where is The Carls Foundation located?
- The Carls Foundation is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386099935.
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