Charlson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-1313302
Foundation Overview
Based in Edina, MN, Charlson Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $4,496,717 to organizations in Minnesota, Maryland and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 19 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (28%), St Paul (20%), Bloomington (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 45% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Charlson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2025 |
| The Lift Garage | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Cornerstone | $50,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Sbs + Clinical Services | 2025 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Oasis For Youth | $65,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Vail Communities | $30,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Housing Projects | 2025 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $45,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Conversation With Friends | $10,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Onward Eden Prairie | $20,000 | Eden Prairie, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | $35,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Sirtify | 2025 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $45,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Step | $10,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Food Shelf | 2025 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Growing Through Grief | 2025 |
| True Friends | $40,000 | Annandale, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2025 |
| Open Arms Of Minnesota | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2025 |
| Young Hearts Open Minds | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations And Building | 2025 |
| Chum | $35,000 | Duluth, MN, US | Food Shelf And General Operations | 2025 |
| Community Action Center | $15,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Food Shelf | 2025 |
| Calvary Lutheran Church | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Food Shelf | 2025 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2024 |
| The Lift Garage | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Cornerstone | $40,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Pecs Program | 2024 |
| Oasis For Youth | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2024 |
| Vail Place | $30,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2024 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | New Beginnings Project | 2024 |
| Conversation With Friends | $5,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Before Racism | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Evaluation | 2024 |
| Onward Eden Prairie | $10,000 | Eden Prairie, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2024 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Sirtify | 2024 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $35,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| True Friends | $40,000 | Annandale, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2024 |
| The Lift Garage | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Cornerstone | $40,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Pecs Program | 2024 |
| Oasis For Youth | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2024 |
| Vail Place | $30,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2024 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | New Beginnings Project | 2024 |
| Conversation With Friends | $5,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Before Racism | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Evaluation | 2024 |
| Onward Eden Prairie | $10,000 | Eden Prairie, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2024 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Sirtify | 2024 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $35,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| True Friends | $40,000 | Annandale, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2023 |
| The Lift Garage | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cornerstone | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Ampersand Families | $38,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Oasis For Youth | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2023 |
| Vail Place | $30,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2023 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | New Beginnings Project | 2023 |
| Conversation With Friends | $5,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Onward Eden Prairie | $10,000 | Eden Prairie, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2023 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $30,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Metavivor | $10,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Children's Mental Health | 2023 |
| True Friends | $15,000 | Annandale, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Onevillage Partners | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Hats Mittens | $2,000 | Minnetonka, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2023 |
| The Lift Garage | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cornerstone | $10,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Ampersand Families | $38,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Oasis For Youth | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2023 |
| Vail Place | $30,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2023 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | New Beginnings Project | 2023 |
| Conversation With Friends | $5,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Onward Eden Prairie | $10,000 | Eden Prairie, MN, US | Challenge Grant | 2023 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $30,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Metavivor | $10,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Children's Mental Health | 2023 |
| True Friends | $15,000 | Annandale, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Onevillage Partners | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Hats Mittens | $2,000 | Minnetonka, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Deblieck Family Challenge | 2022 |
| Family Values For Life | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Lift Garage | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Cornerstone | $40,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Prevention, Educ, Clinical Services | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Oasis For Youth | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2022 |
| Charities Review Council | $5,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Vail Place | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2022 |
| Before Racism | $24,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Evaluation | 2022 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Black Men In Teaching | 2022 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $20,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Metavivor | $2,500 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Deblieck Family Challenge | 2022 |
| Family Values For Life | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Lift Garage | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Cornerstone | $40,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Prevention, Educ, Clinical Services | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Oasis For Youth | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2022 |
| Charities Review Council | $5,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Vail Place | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2022 |
| Before Racism | $24,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Evaluation | 2022 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Black Men In Teaching | 2022 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $20,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Metavivor | $2,500 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Deblieck Family Challenge | 2022 |
| Family Values For Life | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Lift Garage | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Cornerstone | $40,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Prevention, Educ, Clinical Services | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Oasis For Youth | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Assistance Pathways Fellowship | 2022 |
| Charities Review Council | $5,000 | Roseville, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Vail Place | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2022 |
| Before Racism | $24,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Evaluation | 2022 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Black Men In Teaching | 2022 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative Inc | $20,000 | Faribault, MN, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Step | $25,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Metavivor | $2,500 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Link | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Veap | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Deblieck Challenge Match | 2021 |
| Family Values For Life | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Commonbond Comunities | $40,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Metro Homeless Youth Services | 2021 |
| The Lift Garage | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Avenues For Youth | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Advocacy Service | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | Prevention, Educ, Clinical Services | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities - St Paulmpls | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Hope Street | 2021 |
| Ampersand Families | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Rummler Hope Network | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Oasis For Youth | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pathways Program | 2021 |
| Charities Review Council | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Vail Place | $30,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Boundary Waters | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | New Beginnings Project | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy Mn Nd Sd | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Ne Mn Forest Restoration | 2021 |
| The Lift Garage | $17,039 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Greatest Need | 2021 |
| Courage Kenny Foundation | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Rehabilitation Program | 2021 |
| Conversation With Friends | $5,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Before Racism | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | $75,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Onward Eden Prairie | $5,000 | Eden Prairie, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Wallin Education Partners | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| The Link | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2020 |
| Open Your Hearts | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Veap | $20,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| St Paul Minnesota Fdn | $200,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Mn Disaster Recovery Fund | 2020 |
| Chum | $25,000 | Duluth, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club Twin Cities | $35,000 | Minnetonka, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Step | $20,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Casa Of The Ninth | $15,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Catholic Chaities - Western Slope | $20,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lift-up | $20,000 | Rifle, CO, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| St Stephen's Human Services | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Youthlink | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Metro Meals On Wheels | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities - St Paulmpls | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Family Values For Life | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Abbott Nw Hospital Fdn | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Nurses Week Event | 2020 |
| True Friends | $10,000 | Annandale, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Commonbond Comunities | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Metro Homeless Youth Services | 2020 |
| The Lift Garage | $23,178 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Project For Pride In Living | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Family Support Services | 2020 |
| Avenues For Youth | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Advocacy Service | $30,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Salvation Army - Northern Div | $10,000 | Roseville, MN, US | Booth Brown House | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities - St Paulmpls | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Hope Street | 2020 |
| Ampersand Families | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Nc Little Memorial Hospice | $10,000 | Edina, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Ampersand Families | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Racial Equity Project | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Youthlink | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Ignite Change Campaign | 2020 |
| Rummler Hope Network | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| People Incorporated | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Outreach Program | 2020 |
| Oasis For Youth | $25,000 | Bloomington, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Ujamaa Place | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Washburn Center For Children | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Pathways Program | 2020 |
| Charities Review Council | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Vail Place | $20,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Vail House Project | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Boundary Waters | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of Mn | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Dunwoody Colleg Of Technology | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Women In Technology Careers Program | 2020 |
| One Village Partners | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy Mn Nd Sd | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Ne Mn Forest Restoration | 2020 |
| St Paul Minnesota Fdn | $50,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Frontline Families Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 41-1313302 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5275 EDINA INDUSTRIAL BLVD Edina, MN 55439-2918 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Charlson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Leslie Stiles |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Karen Mcelrath |
| Director | Thomas Stiles |
| Director | Katie Mcelrath |
| Director | Ryan Mcelrath |
Forms 990-PF
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