THE CARLS FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MIEIN 386099935 Website

Annual Giving

$6.8M-12% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$100K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The principal purpose and mission of the Foundation as outlined by its donor-founder and its Trustees is children's welfare and preservation of natural areas

Focus Areas

land conservation and preservationnature preserve acquisitionprotected lands and shoreline conservationhospital capital projectsneonatal intensive care unit (nicu) equipment and relocationpediatric rehabilitation and pediatric medical equipmentchildren's health facilities and clinicsfood bank and food rescue warehouse infrastructure

Grant Types

capital campaignscapital construction and renovationland acquisition and easement purchasesequipment purchasesendowment giftsfacility acquisition and development

Funded Initiatives

Health care facilities and programs with emphasis on hearing impairment prevention and treatment; recreational, educational and welfare programs for disadvantaged children; preservation of natural areas and open space; assistance to land trusts and conservancies

How to Apply

No formal application required; letter of inquiry not required; phone calls welcome; trustees meet minimally three times per year; requests accepted at all times; submit well in advance of meetings

Does Not Fund

Limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) status; recent grants principally allocated within Michigan; must fall within children's welfare or environmental conservation mission

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-12%

$6.8M

Grants

Median

$100K

States

2023+16%

$7.7M

Grants

Median

$75K

States

2022

$6.7M

Grants

Median

$50K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$100K

Typical Grant (Median)

$4K

Smallest

$40K

25th Pctile

$250K

75th Pctile

$500K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $40K and $250K.

Largest Recent Grants

$500K

2024

TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND

MI · RELOCATION AND RENOVATION OF NICU

$500K

2024

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

MI · PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF NORTHPOINT PRESERVE

$500K

2024

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES NORTHERN MICHIGAN

MI · CAPITAL SUPPPORT FOR WAREHOUSE RENOVATION FOR FOOD RESCUE

$500K

2024

MICHA 6

MI · RENOVATION OF WEBSTER SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY CENTER

$500K

2024

MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

MI · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Geographic Focus

$6.8M39 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$128.7M

$6.8M(5.3%)

2023

$129.0M

$7.7M(6.0%)

2022

$116.8M

$6.7M(5.7%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.