George C Karlson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George C Karlson Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$125,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $123,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $108,500 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $125,500 | 15 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
George C Karlson 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 George C Karlson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $95,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover Institution of Stanford University | General purposes | $25,000 |
| YMCA Youth and Family Services | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | General purposes | $8,500 |
| Transition House | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Lompoc Family YMCA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | General purposes | $2,000 |
| The Cecilia Fund | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger A Karlson
Questions people ask
Does George C Karlson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George C Karlson Foundation give?
$125,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs George C Karlson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger A Karlson (Trustee).
What does George C Karlson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.