Carolyn Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-6044416 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$34,365
Total assets$48.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $34,365 and $1,965,470.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BECKY ERDAHL |
|---|---|
| Address | 729 N WASHINGTON AVE 600, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401 |
| Phone | 6125963266 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE - GRANTMAKING |
| Deadlines | SEE WEBSITE - GRANTMAKING |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE - GRANTMAKING |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 2 | Minneapolis, MN | See attachment 2 | $1,965,470 |
| See Attachment 3 | Minneapolis, MN | See attachment 3 | $34,365 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 4 | Minneapolis, MN | See attachment 4 | $747,981 |
| See Attachment 5 | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $28,325 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,999,835 | 4 |
| 2023 | $3,725,865 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511129349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6044416
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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