Culley Carlson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Culley Carlson Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,100 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$106,100
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$516,703
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $33,200 the year before.
62% 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 | $33,200 | 10 | $299,140 |
| 2024 | $106,100 | 14 | $516,703 |
How to apply
Culley Carlson 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 Culley Carlson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $54,100 |
| New York | 2 | $23,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $11,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | For Farm Sanctuary's Humane Education - The Bold Choices Fund: For Animals, People, and Our Planet | $20,000 |
| New Roots Institute | Leadership Programs | $20,000 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Harvest Inc | New Harvest - Culley Carlson Award | $11,500 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Tufts Alt Protein Project Donation | $10,000 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundat | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Inc | To support the participation of applicants who are in need of financial assistance to attend PCRM's Summer Immersion Innovative Approaches in Science | $5,500 |
| Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife Inc | The "Let's Buy Laurel Spring" campaign | $4,000 |
| Coopers Co-Op Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tail Waggers Inn | Payment of outstanding veterinary bills | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles S P C A | to sponsor 4 kids for the Friends for Life Summer Camp | $1,600 |
| Jellys Place | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Roots Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Carlson
- Erin Culley
Questions people ask
Does Culley Carlson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Culley Carlson Foundation give?
$106,100 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Culley Carlson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Carlson (Dir) and Erin Culley (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Culley Carlson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and science and research.