Carmichael Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carmichael Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$143,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $132,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,000 | 25 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 29 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Carmichael 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 Carmichael Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 19 | $100,000 |
| New York | 3 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Parent Promise | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Hope Center of Edmond | Assistance | $8,000 |
| Brother Wolf Rescue | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Ok | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Free to Live Inc | Animal sanctuary | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Furever Friends Fund | Animal sanctuary | $5,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Mercury One - Disaster Relief | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Neads | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Musuems Associations | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Peppers Ranch | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Okc | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Stephen Stiller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Assistance | $5,000 |
| The Childrens Center Inc | Assistance | $5,000 |
| The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Paws for Life Inc | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Assistance League of Tulsa | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Assistance | $3,000 |
| The Bella Foundation | Assistance | $3,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Debate League Inc | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Friends for Folks Inc | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Pivot | Assistance | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Assistance | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael R Wilson
- Carol B Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Carmichael Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carmichael Foundation give?
$143,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carmichael Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael R Wilson (Director) and Carol B Wilson (Director).
What does Carmichael Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, human services and youth programs.