The Karlson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Karlson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Trumbull, Connecticut. In tax year 2021 it gave $104,300 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2021.
- Grants paid, 2021$104,300
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
How to apply
The Karlson Family 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 Karlson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | $53,800 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2021
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Upper Merryall Cemetery Association | Maintence & improvemntsfor connecticut cemetery | $6,000 |
| New Milford High School | Collegescholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Fdn | Epidermolysis bullosa and relatedresearch | $5,000 |
| The Uc Davis Foundation | White matterdisease research | $5,000 |
| Old Saybrook High School | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| One Mind | Programs | $4,000 |
| Cov Inc DBA Code of Vets | Programs | $4,000 |
| Roger Sherman Chapter Dar | Hometownbanners | $3,000 |
| North Stonington Congregtional Church | Religiousprograms | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Danbury | Adult programs | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Programs | $3,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Programs | $3,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (The Jimmy Fund) | The jimmey fund | $3,000 |
| CT Society Children of the American Revolution | Boots & Booties Baby Shower | $2,800 |
| CT Children's Medical Center Foundation | Prgrams | $2,500 |
| First Congregation Church of Kent CT | Religiousprograms | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southernnew england division | $2,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | Therapeuticriding | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Acton Public Library | Public library | $2,000 |
| Essex Library Association | Public library | $2,000 |
| CT River Foundation at Steamboat Dock Inc | Programs & materials | $2,000 |
| Wild Instincts | Programs | $2,000 |
| No Barriers USA | Programs | $2,000 |
| Soul Friends | Programs | $2,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | Programs | $2,000 |
| Building Homes for Heroes | Programs | $2,000 |
| Horse Angels Rescue | Programs | $2,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital Foundation | Programs | $2,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantry | Programs | $2,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Programsmaterials | $1,500 |
| Kent Volunteer Fire Dept | Firehouseprograms | $1,000 |
| Northville Volunteer Fire Dept | Servicesto community | $1,000 |
| Wildlife in Crisis | Wildlifepreservation | $1,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Hospitality House Inc | Programs | $1,000 |
| Kent Education Center & Nursery School | Programs | $1,000 |
| Water Witch Hose Company #2 | Programs | $1,000 |
| Friends of Feral Cheshire Cats | Programs | $1,000 |
| New Milford Historical Society | Historical societybuildings &exhibits | $500 |
| First Congregational Church of New Milford | Religious programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon Rehnberg
- Harry C Rehnberg
- Stephanie R Murray
- Anna J McCann
Questions people ask
Does The Karlson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Karlson Family Foundation give?
$104,300 in tax year 2021, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Karlson Family Foundation?
Its 2021 filing lists Jon Rehnberg (Director), Harry C Rehnberg (Director), Stephanie R Murray (Director) and Anna J McCann (Director).
What does The Karlson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.