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The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo

Preselected recipients only Walnut Creek, California · EIN 680467243

The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $107,000 the year before.

13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$107,0007$2.4 million
2024$180,0008$3.0 million

How to apply

The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$80,000
California4$60,000
Florida1$20,000
Virginia1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
North Park University
Chicago, IL
Private universityevangelical covenant$70,000
Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
Providing assistance to the poor$20,000
Shriners for Children Hospital
Tampa, FL
Patient care research and education$20,000
UCSF Foundation Rheumatology
San Francisco, CA
Medical research and training$20,000
St Johns Lutheran Church
Palm Desert, CA
Religious ministering$15,000
John Muir Health Foundation
Walnut Creek, CA
Support for hospital patient care$15,000
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
Martinez, CA
Feeding the poor$10,000
Henry Knueppel School Endowment Fun
Chicago, IL
Private school sponsored by st johns lutheran$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo give?

$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.

Who runs The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo?

Its 2024 filing lists David S Carlson (Ceo) and Brenda K Carlson (Cfo and Secr).

What does The David S and Brenda K Carlson Fo fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.

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