Karlgaard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karlgaard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$56.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
6% 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 | $1.8 million | 13 | $41.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 17 | $48.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 17 | $56.6 million |
How to apply
Karlgaard Family 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 Karlgaard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $375,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $316,030 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $107 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Foundation | Scholarships, teaching awards, general use | $1.5 million |
| George Washington University | Scholarships, professorship | $340,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | Nursing scholarships | $250,000 |
| Viroqua Area Foundation | Scholarships for viroqua students | $120,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Scholarships in honor of fred lutze | $35,000 |
| Individual | $30,000 | |
| Rice Lake Area Scholarship Foundation | Scholarships for rice lake students | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Science | Observatories in honor of al nashman | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Barron County Campus | Tom ritzinger scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Artificial kidney research | $25,000 |
| McIntosh Memorial Library | New community center | $20,000 |
| Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary scholarship | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts Nations Capital | Share program | $10,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | Therapeutic horseback riding | $1,030 |
| Parkinson Foundation | Honor of dennis morey | $1,000 |
| Sparta High School | Robotics program/ marching band | $385 |
| Cinco Ranch High School | Track and cross country team | $107 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Karlgaard
- Marilyn E Karlgaard
- Joanna V Karlgaard
- Christopher D Karlgaard
Questions people ask
Does Karlgaard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karlgaard Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Karlgaard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David C Karlgaard (Pres & Treas), Marilyn E Karlgaard (VP & Sec), Joanna V Karlgaard (Asst VP) and Christopher D Karlgaard (Asst VP).
What does Karlgaard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.