The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation
Historical FunderMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 41-6028973 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$10.2M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$10,178,729
Total assets$285.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,178,729 and $10,178,729.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | C DAVID NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 CARLSON PKWY STE 1250, MINNETONKA MN 55305 |
| Phone | 9524045605 |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION ON GRANTMAKING PROCESS CAN BE FOUND AT CARLSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTMAKING |
| Deadlines | INFORMATION ON GRANTMAKING PROCESS CAN BE FOUND AT CARLSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTMAKING |
| Restrictions | INFORMATION ON GRANTMAKING PROCESS CAN BE FOUND AT CARLSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement Attached | Minnetonka, MN | Statement attached | $10,178,729 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement Attached | Minnetonka, MN | Statement attached | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,178,729 | 2 |
| 2023 | $11,999,339 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349105009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6028973
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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