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Charlson Foundation

EIN 41-1313302 · MN

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in MinnesotaAll Minnesota foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Charlson Foundation based in MN paid 19 grants totaling $560K to 19 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $65K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included Oasis for Youth, Cornerstone, and HealthFinders Collaborative Inc. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,463,898
Giving (latest yr)
$560,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
19
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Oasis for Youth$65,000
  • Cornerstone$50,000
  • HealthFinders Collaborative Inc$45,000
  • Immigrant Law Center of MN$45,000
  • True Friends$40,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$560,000 · 19 grants

Grants Paid (19)

Oasis for Youth
Bloomington, MN
General Operations
$65,000
Cornerstone
Bloomington, MN
SBS + Clinical Services
$50,000
HealthFinders Collaborative Inc
Faribault, MN
General Operations
$45,000
Immigrant Law Center of MN
St Paul, MN
General Operations
$45,000
True Friends
Annandale, MN
Capital Campaign
$40,000
Normandale Community College Founda
Bloomington, MN
Sirtify
$35,000
Chum
Duluth, MN
Food Shelf and General Operations
$35,000
Young Hearts Open Minds
St Paul, MN
General Operations and Building
$35,000
Veap
Bloomington, MN
Challenge Grant
$30,000
Vail Communities
Hopkins, MN
Housing projects
$30,000
Park Nicollet Foundation
St Louis Park, MN
Growing through Grief
$25,000
The Lift Garage
Minneapolis, MN
General Operations
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Charlson Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Charlson Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Charlson Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $560K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $65K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include Oasis for Youth, Cornerstone, HealthFinders Collaborative Inc, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Charlson Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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