Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $594,525 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,825. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$594,525
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,825
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $946,900 the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $946,900 | 22 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $594,525 | 17 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 14 | $573,675 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $20,850 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westville Public Schools | General support | $250,825 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Orchard Road Community Outreach | General support | $48,000 |
| Jermiah 29 Foundation | General support | $41,000 |
| Adair County Junior Livestock | General support | $40,950 |
| Stilwell Youth League | General support | $22,000 |
| Stilwell Public Schools | General support | $21,000 |
| Adair County Resouce Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma | General support | $20,000 |
| Cave Springs School | General support | $15,000 |
| Tenkiler Public School | General support | $15,000 |
| Westville Education Foundation | Scholarships | $14,950 |
| AR OK Reg Education & Promo Assn Inc | General support | $3,150 |
| AR-OK State Fair | General support | $2,700 |
| Watts Public Schools | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Stilwell Middle School | General support | $2,000 |
| DCSLS | General support | $450 |
Officers and trustees
- James F Carson
- Drew T Carson
Questions people ask
Does Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation give?
$594,525 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James F Carson (Trustee) and Drew T Carson (Trustee).
What does Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.