Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $330,000 in grants paid (tax year 2023, from 990-PF)
- Grant Range: Based on aggregated grant history, grants have ranged from $1,000 to $200,000
- Average Grant: $22,000 (based on aggregated grant history)
- Geographic Focus: Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, Minnesota (primarily), with occasional grants in other states including Colorado and Wisconsin
- Application Method: Invitation only - does not accept unsolicited applications
- Number of Grants: 18 grants (tax year 2023)
- Total Assets: $6,166,742 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Phone: 952-938-6968
- Address: 5275 Edina Industrial Boulevard, Suite 111, Edina, Minnesota 55439
Funding Priorities
- Children, youth, and families
- Women in technology careers
- Racial equity initiatives
- Pathways programmes and outreach
Recent Grant Pattern
- Geographic concentration: Based on most recent 990-PF grant records, recent giving has been concentrated in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, with occasional grants in other states
- Typical grantees: Organisations serving children, youth, and families
What They Don't Fund
Information not available from public sources.
Application Process & Timeline
The Charlson Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications for funding. The foundation proactively identifies and selects organisations to support.
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