The Carrie Townsend Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carrie Townsend Foundation is a private foundation in Seal Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,068 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 6 | $0 |
| 2024 | $20,068 | 8 | $0 |
| 2025 | $10,500 | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
The Carrie Townsend 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 The Carrie Townsend Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Grief Support Community | To support community health | $3,500 |
| Precious Lamb Preschool | To fund general operations and support disadvantaged preschoolers | $2,000 |
| PCA West Orange County | To fund general operations and support community youth | $2,000 |
| Los Alamitos Youth Center | To fund general operations and support community youth | $1,500 |
| Individual | To fund general operations and support community youth | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Townsend
- Nilda Townsend
- Lisa Gilbertson
- Michael Townsend
Questions people ask
Does The Carrie Townsend Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carrie Townsend Foundation give?
$10,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Carrie Townsend Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bill Townsend (President), Nilda Townsend (Secretary), Lisa Gilbertson (Treasurer) and Michael Townsend (Board Member).
What does The Carrie Townsend Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.