Carls Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Carls Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfld Hls, Michigan with $128.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$128.7Mtotal assets

1965IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Carls Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $7.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Munson Healthcare Foundation $600K
The Nature Conservancy $500K
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy $500K
Walloon Lake Association And Trust $300K
Avalon Healing Center $300K
Keweenaw Natural Areas $273K
Goodwill Industries Nothern Michigan $250K
Forgotten Harvest $250K
Samaritas $250K
Lacasa $250K
United Way Northwest Michigan $250K
Ascension St John Foundation $250K
Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeast Michigan $250K
Six Rivers Land Conservancy $230K
Henry Ford Health $220K
Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan $220K
Children's Healing Center $200K
Little Traverse Conservancy $200K
Alternatives For Girls $166K
Streams Of Hope $150K
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy $125K
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan $125K
Whaley Children's Center $100K
Thumb Land Conservancy $100K
Land Trust Alliance $100K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2017$5.8M
FY2018$5.8M
FY2019$5.9M
FY2020$5.2M
FY2021$7.1M
FY2022$6.7M
FY2023$7.7M

About Carls Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBloomfld Hls, Michigan
EIN386099935
IRS ruling1965

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carls Foundation?

Carls Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfld Hls, Michigan with $128.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Carls Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Carls Foundation?

Carls Foundation's EIN is 386099935. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Carls Foundation?

Private foundations like Carls Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Carls Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.