The Carls Foundation
EIN 386099935
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$78.0M
432 grants · $9.7M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $30K–$200K
grant size
27%
balanced · 70/257 multi-year
repeat
$147.1M
Assets (2023)
257
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ELIZABETH A STIEG EXECUTIVE DIRECTO
Phone
(248) 434-5512
Deadlines
THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS
How to Apply
NO FORMAL APPLICATION OR REQUEST FORM IS REQUIRED
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION HAS A BROADLY DEFINED CHARITABLE PURPOSE BUT THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS CHILDREN'S HEALTH & WELFARE (PRIMARILY IN MI), PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS AND OPEN SPACES, AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, FOR ENDOWMENTS, PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, FILM, FELLOWSHIPS, EDUCATION, LOANS, TRAVEL, RESEARCH, PLAYGROUND OR ATHLETIC FACILITIES OR UNDERWRITE RELATED EVENTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8.0M | $121.6M | $5.3M | 45 |
| 2018 | $15.6M | $118.3M | $6.2M | 68 |
| 2019 | N/A | $137.8M | $7.5M | N/A |
| 2020 | $12.8M | $148.1M | $8.9M | 78 |
| 2021 | $13.3M | $165.3M | $14.3M | 89 |
| 2022 | $11.3M | $135.3M | $4.1M | 76 |
| 2023 | $17.1M | $147.1M | $21.0M | 76 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 432 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$75K
Average
$180K
75th Pctl
$200K
Maximum
$3.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HF
Henry Fleischer
6 yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
HF
Henry Fleischer
6 yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Ceo
Leadership
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Ceo
Leadership
HF
Henry Fleischer
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RS
Robert a Sajdak
4 yrs
Trustee
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Ceo
Leadership
HF
Henry Fleischer
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
RS
Robert a Sajdak
4 yrs
Trustee
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
HF
Henry Fleischer
6 yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Trustee
RS
Robert a Sajdak
4 yrs
Trustee
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Elizabeth a Stieg
7+ yrs
President/Executive Direct
Leadership
HF
Henry Fleischer
6 yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
RS
Robert a Sajdak
4 yrs
Trustee
DN
Dr Homer E Nye
7+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edward C Stieg
7+ yrs
Trustee
TP
Teresa Krieger-Burke Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
BP
Bruce M Fleischer Phd
7+ yrs
Trustee
DE
Donald a Delong Esq
7+ yrs
Trustee
BD
Brain Derisley
7+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (432 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $3,000,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $2,400,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE LOVE THE LAND CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE NATURAL AND FARMLANDS | 2018 |
| Trinity Health Oakland | Pontiac, MI | $2,000,000 | RENOVATION AND RELOCATION OF NICU | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,000,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | 2023 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $1,800,000 | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Lansing, MI | $1,500,000 | PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF NORTHPOINT PROPERTY | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Lansing, MI | $1,500,000 | PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF NORTHPOINT PRESERVE | 2021 |
| Oakwood Foundation | Dearborn, MI | $1,500,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Lansing, MI | $1,500,000 | SUPPORT OF THE PURCHASE OF MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS PROPERTY FOR PRESERVATION | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Lansing, MI | $1,500,000 | SUPPORT OF THE PURCHASE OF NORTHPOINT PROPERTY FOR PRESERVATION NEAR ALPENA, MI | 2018 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $1,200,000 | LOVE THE LAND CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE NATURAL AREAS AND FARMLANDS | 2020 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $1,200,000 | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Lansing, MI | $1,000,000 | PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF NORTHPOINT PRESERVE | 2022 |
| Judson Center Inc | Farmington Hills, MI | $1,000,000 | CENTENNIAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| South Oakland Shelter Dba Lightouse Mi | Pontiac, MI | $1,000,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE LIGHITNG THE WAY CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| St Joseph Mercy Oakland | Pontiac, MI | $1,000,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEDIATRIC UNIT. | 2016 |
| St Joseph Mercy Oakland | Pontiac, MI | $1,000,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEADIATRIC UNIT | 2016 |
| Ascension St John Foundation | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | $750,000 | CAPITAL RENOVATION PICU | 2020 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $600,000 | LOVE THE LAND PRESERVATION CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $600,000 | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $600,000 | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Walloon Lake Association and Trust | Walloon Lake, MI | $600,000 | CRITICAL LANDS CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $600,000 | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $600,000 | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $600,000 | LOVE THE LAND PRESERVATION CAMPAIGN | 2021 |