The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc
Accepts applications
The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,750 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,375 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,750
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,375
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,250 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,500 | 12 | $950,829 |
| 2024 | $51,250 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $53,750 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hartley Etheridge 1055 W Joppa Rd Unit 402, Towson, MD 21204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 889-0986 |
| What to submit | In writing with information describing the organization and its charitable operation. |
| Deadlines | September 30th |
| Restrictions | Schools, museums, and general charitable purposes |
What The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $19,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Elisabeth reamer carson scholarship enhancement | $20,000 |
| Lynn House | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Walters Art Museum | Annual giving campaign | $7,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Whoi) | General fund | $2,500 |
| National Audubon Society | General purposes | $2,250 |
| Irvine Nature Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Save Our Sound | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hartley C Etheridge
- Hartley E O'Brien
- George O'Brien III
Questions people ask
Does The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30th.
How much does The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc give?
$53,750 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,375.
Who runs The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Hartley C Etheridge (President), Hartley E O'Brien (Vice-President) and George O'Brien III (Secretary).
What does The Carson-Etheridge Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.