Mary Ellen Carson Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Ellen Carson Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,182 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,697 and the largest $1,697. 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$10,182
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,697
- Largest grant$1,697
- Assets$262,950
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,690 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 | $10,980 | 6 | $233,412 |
| 2024 | $9,690 | 6 | $243,361 |
| 2025 | $10,182 | 6 | $262,950 |
How to apply
Mary Ellen Carson Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $5,091 |
| New York | 2 | $3,394 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,697 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friars of the Atonement | General operating | $1,697 |
| Fathers of Our Lady of Mercy | General operating | $1,697 |
| St Anthony's Guild | General operating | $1,697 |
| Divine Word Missionaries | General operating | $1,697 |
| Secular Priests Trust Fund | General operating | $1,697 |
| Routt College Corp | Scholarship | $1,697 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Mary Ellen Carson Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Ellen Carson Trust give?
$10,182 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,697.
Who runs Mary Ellen Carson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).