Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $41,000 | 5 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 17 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher DiSalvio PO Box 10162, San Rafael, CA 94912 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 454-9425 |
| What to submit | Information on 501(c)(3) status, financial information, purpose of the organization and purpose of the grant. |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to education, health, social services and environmental causes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $69,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $10,000 |
| Cordova High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Yerba Buena High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Riverside Polytechnic High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Carpenteria High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| James Logan High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Mission Viejo High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Lee Vining High School | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Carlston
- Tim Allen
- Myrtice Salmond
- Ann Mathieson
- Nadya Chinoy Dabby
- Alec Lee
- Kathy Williams
- Lise Buyer
- Stanley Hitomi
- Lynda Lucero
- Mary Sandy
Questions people ask
Does Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Carlston (Director), Tim Allen (Director), Myrtice Salmond (Director) and Ann Mathieson (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.