Private foundation · EIN 95-6187060 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Clifford F Ahlers Charitable Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $2.8M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.8M
Median grant
$2.8M
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
C Ahlers Fbo Univ of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$2.8M

About this foundation

Clifford F Ahlers Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of Santa Barbara National Bank, tax-exempt since 1975. 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 Clifford F Ahlers Charitable Trust 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 Clifford F Ahlers Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.8M across 1 grants, a median of $2.8M.

Where does Clifford F Ahlers Charitable Trust give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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