The Carls Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program.
Donor Name: The Carls Foundation
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Carls Foundation has broadly defined charitable purposes, but the principal purpose and mission of the Foundation as outlined by its donor-founder and its Trustees is as follows:
- Children’s Welfare (primarily in Michigan) including:
- Preservation of natural areas, open space and historic buildings and areas having special natural beauty or significance in maintaining America’s heritage and historic ideals, through assistance to land trusts and land conservancies and directly related environmental educational programs.
Types of Grants
Capital grants, limited budget support, start up/seed money and multi year grants.
Funding Information
The typical, and by far most numerous, grants made by The Carls Foundation are in the $5,000 to $50,000 range
Eligibility Criteria
- All grants have been made to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
- No grants to individuals, for endowments, publications, conferences, seminars, film, fellowships, educational loans, travel, research, playground structures or athletic facilities, nor underwriting special events.
Procedure
A request for funds should minimally include the following:
- Cover letter signed by the chief executive officer briefly stating the reason and the amount requested,
- Project description and budget,
- Organization history,
- Pertinent financial data for the organization,
- Amount requested,
- Evidence of tax status; copy of the Internal Revenue Service exemption letter.
For more information, visit The Carls Foundation.
