Charlson Foundation
Invitation OnlyEdina, Minnesota · EIN 41-1313302 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Law Center of MN | St Paul, MN | General Operations | $45,000 |
| HealthFinders Collaborative Inc | Faribault, MN | General Operations | $45,000 |
| True Friends | Annandale, MN | Capital Campaign | $40,000 |
| Normandale Community College Founda | Bloomington, MN | Sirtify | $35,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | Growing through Grief | $25,000 |
| Community Action Center | Northfield, MN | Food Shelf | $15,000 |
| Calvary Lutheran Church | Minneapolis, MN | Food Shelf | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Conversation with Friends | Edina, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($320,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $560,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $385,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $330,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600819349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1313302
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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