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JKLM Carlton Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mount Vernon, Washington · EIN 884332313

JKLM Carlton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Vernon, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,470 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,850 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.

Giving in 2025 was up from $28,500 the year before.

60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,6206$193,441
2024$28,5006$351,260
2025$58,4708$481,334

How to apply

JKLM Carlton 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What JKLM Carlton Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington7$33,470
Tennessee1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
YWAM Fire Fragrance
Nashville, TN
Unrestricted operating support$25,000
Individual
WA
Unrestricted operating support$10,000
Cornerstone
Mount Vernon, WA
Unrestricted operating support$10,000
Individual
WA
Medical bills$5,000
Living Rock Ministry
Anacortes, WA
Unrestricted operating support$4,700
Individual
WA
Childrens ministry work$1,500
PEO Chapter JG
Anacortes, WA
Unrestricted operating support$1,500
Breakthrough Ministry
Mount Vernon, WA
Unrestricted operating support$770

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does JKLM Carlton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does JKLM Carlton Family Foundation give?

$58,470 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,850.

Who runs JKLM Carlton Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Carlton (President) and Maribeth Carlton (Vice President).

What does JKLM Carlton Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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