Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation
Invitation OnlyElk River, Minnesota · EIN 83-4534853 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$665K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Academy | Big Lake, MN | General support | $350,000 |
| Gateway Church | Elk River, MN | General support | $153,466 |
| Mn Adult Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $25,500 |
| City of Big Lake Financehuman Resourses Department | Big Lake, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| St Judes | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $17,000 |
| Big Lake Community Food Shelf | Big Lake, MN | General support | $12,500 |
| Caer Food Shelf Aka Community Aid Elk River | Elk River, MN | General support | $12,500 |
| Hunter Houle Memorial Foundation | Forest Lake, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Fishing for Life | Minneapols, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Fca | Arden Hllls, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Thumbs Up High | Elk River, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| All Nations New Life | Warroad, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| World Harvest Network | Inver Grive Heights, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Srp Critical Response Team | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Cook Lions Club Flood Relief | Cook, MN | General support | $3,510 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| The Front Line Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,139 |
| Achieve Services | Blaine, MN | General support | $1,033 |
| American Legion | Elk River, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| River of Hope | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Central Lake College | Brainerd, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Big Lake Bass Team | Big Lake, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Livin Foundation | Anoka, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Bethany Haugen | Cambridge, MN | General support | $520 |
| Nisswa Fire Department | Nisswa, MN | General support | $500 |
| Backing the Blue Line | Bloomington, MN | General support | $500 |
| Breezy Point 5K | Duluth, MN | General support | $500 |
| Central Minnesota Christian School | Prinsburg, MN | General support | $500 |
| Elks Club | Maple Grove, MN | General support | $500 |
| Zimmerman Archery Club | Zimmerman, MN | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,168 | 32 |
| 2023 | $380,900 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101877
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4534853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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