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Carstensen Fred & Hazel

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 066253194

Carstensen Fred & Hazel is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,757 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $16,757 and the largest $16,757. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,919 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,8741$334,121
2024$12,9191$331,771
2025$16,7571$359,331

How to apply

Carstensen Fred & Hazel 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Carstensen Fred & Hazel funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut1$16,757

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United Congregational Church
Bridgeport, CT
Unrestricted general$16,757

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Carstensen Fred & Hazel accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Carstensen Fred & Hazel give?

$16,757 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $16,757.

Who runs Carstensen Fred & Hazel?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does Carstensen Fred & Hazel fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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