Private foundation · EIN 41-6210272 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $130K total, median $32K. 25% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$130K
Median grant
$32K
Stays in MN
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elca FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating$49K
Augustana CareEdina, MNGeneral operating$32K
Cerenity FoundationMobile, ALGeneral operating$32K
Lutheran Men in MissionChicago, ILGeneral operating$16K

By state: Illinois 2 · Minnesota 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 4 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable give?

Illinois (2 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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