Private foundation · EIN 81-1617742 · Greenwood, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clb Foundation

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: 24 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $37K. 58% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$1.4M
Median grant
$37K
Stays in MN
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heritage Christian AcademyMaple Grove, MNTuition sponsorship$250K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNTuition sponsorship$162K
Chapel Hill AcademyChanhassen, MNTuition sponsorship$100K
Liberty Classical AcademyWhite Bear Lake, MNTuition sponsorship$100K
Southwest Christian High SchoolChaska, MNTuition sponsorship$100K
Sanibel Community ChurchSanibel, FLPastoral internship$75K
Hope Connection International IncSelma, NCDomestic abuse and trafficking support$60K
Grace Classical AcademyBonita Springs, FLTuition sponsorship$51K
Banyan CommunityMinneapolis, MNCommunity and children's after-school programs$50K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MITuition sponsorship$50K
Into the Jordan Ministries IncFort Meyers, FLHuman trafficking$50K
Minnesota Iowa Baptist ConferencePine River, MNTrout lake camps$40K
Savior's Mission InternationalLong Lake, MNGirl's school$33K
Corries HouseStillwater, MNHuman trafficking$31K
Acts 29Mission Viejo, CAPastoral support activities in latin america$30K
Minnehaha AcademyMinneapolis, MNTuition sponsorship$30K
Faith Community ChurchHudson, WICommunity support$25K
Hospitality House Youth DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNCommunity and children's after-school programs$25K
Love Inc Southwest FloridaBonita Springs, FLCommunity support$25K
Summit Church IncFort Meyer, FLChildren's camp$25K
Big Sandy Camp and Retreat CenterMcGregor, MNChildren's camp$22K
Star HouseSt Paul, MNChildren's support$22K
Home-In-Stead IncBurnsville, MNMoms program$12K
International MessengersClear Lake, IAMissions support$10K

By state: Minnesota 14 · Florida 5 · North Carolina 1 · Michigan 1 · California 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Clb Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwood, Minnesota, administered in care of Carl R Bergquist, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Clb Foundation 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 Clb Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 24 grants, a median of $37K.

Where does Clb Foundation give?

Minnesota (14 grants), Florida (5 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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