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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-4478861

Carson Family Foundation

A private foundation in Kildeer, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 37 grants and $198,920 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Susan Carson
21078 Long Grove Road
Kildeer, IL 60047
(630) 896-6110
Form and materials
There is no standard application form. Submit letter requesting contribution with copy of organization's irc section 501(c)(3) letter.
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions
Organizations must be charitable, religious, educational, literary or scientific as described in irc section 501(c)(3).

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $198,920

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $2,380,284

  • Tax year 2023

    $117,520

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $2,389,576

  • Tax year 2022

    $109,820

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $2,453,577

  • Tax year 2021

    $150,624

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $2,716,465

  • Tax year 2020

    $213,703

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $2,662,748

Grants paid in 2024

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Crossroads of America Council BSAIrving, TX

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $23,000
  2. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $23,000
  3. Open the BooksBurr Ridge, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $14,000
  4. Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) Research FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $10,000
  5. Nine Line FoundationSavannah, GA

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $10,000
  6. Refuge ChurchAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $10,000
  7. Camp Nicolet FoundationEagle River, WI

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $8,000
  8. SRT ServicesSpokane Valley, WA

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $8,000
  9. Joseph Maley FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $7,000
  10. Brownstone InstituteAustin, TX

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $6,000
  11. Citizen Journalism FoundationWestwood, NJ

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $6,000
  12. Free Speech Foundation (aka America's Frontline Doctors)Tucson, AZ

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $6,000
  13. Lifespring Ministry Shelter for Women & Children-Wayside Cross MinistriesAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $6,000
  14. St Katharine DrexelBurlington, NJ

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $6,000
  15. Wayside Cross Ministries (aka Lifespring Ministry Shelter)Aurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $6,000
  16. InvetsIndianapolis, IN

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $5,000
  17. National Veterans Memorial and MuseumColumbus, OH

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $4,000
  18. The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $4,000
  19. Casa Foundation - Kane CountyGeneva, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $3,000
  20. Christian Radio InternationalMunster, IN

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $3,000
  21. Dunamis Peace InstituteAllenspark, CO

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $3,000
  22. Midwest Shelter for Homeless VeteransWheaton, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $3,000
  23. Salvation ArmyAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $3,000
  24. Temple B'nai IsraelAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $2,920
  25. Aurora Historical SocietyAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $2,500
  26. Aurora Area Interfaith Food PantryAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $2,000
  27. Aurora Central Catholic High SchoolAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $2,000
  28. Lofs Volunteer Fire Force Station 3500Hebron, IN

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $2,000
  29. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $2,000
  30. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $2,000
  31. Wounded Warriors ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $2,000
  32. Emmanuel Baptist ChurchNaperville, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $1,000
  33. Plainfield PolicePlainfield, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $1,000
  34. West Point Association of Graduates - Various FundsWest Point, NY

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $1,000
  35. Alzheimer's AssociationRockford, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $500
  36. Aurora Womens Empowerment FoundationAurora, IL

    Contributions are for unrestricted purposes

    $500
  37. Hebron Christian Academy (hca)Hebron, IN

    Contributions are for unrestriced purposes

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $39,00049% of the total
  2. Mental health1 grant $10,00013% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $7,0009% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $6,5008% of the total
  5. Public affairs2 grants $6,0008% of the total
  6. Veterans and military1 grant $5,0006% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $5,5007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois15 grants $57,420
  2. Texas2 grants $29,000
  3. Michigan1 grant $23,000
  4. Georgia2 grants $20,000
  5. Indiana5 grants $17,500
  6. New Jersey2 grants $12,000
  7. Washington1 grant $8,000
  8. Wisconsin1 grant $8,000
  9. Arizona1 grant $6,000
  10. Ohio1 grant $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Susan CarsonPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Craig CarsonVICE-PRES/SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ann CarsonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Eric CarsonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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