Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation is a private foundation in Elk River, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $665,168 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$665,168
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $380,900 the year before.
66% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $380,900 | 20 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $665,168 | 32 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 30 | $659,168 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Academy | General support | $350,000 |
| Gateway Church | General support | $153,466 |
| MN Adult Teen Challenge | General support | $25,500 |
| City of Big Lake Financehuman Resourses Department | General support | $25,000 |
| St Judes | General support | $17,000 |
| Big Lake Community Food Shelf | General support | $12,500 |
| Caer Food Shelf Aka Community Aid Elk River | General support | $12,500 |
| Hunter Houle Memorial Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Fishing for Life | General support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Fca | General support | $10,000 |
| Thumbs Up High | General support | $5,000 |
| All Nations New Life | General support | $5,000 |
| World Harvest Network | General support | $5,000 |
| SRP Critical Response Team | General support | $5,000 |
| Cook Lions Club Flood Relief | General support | $3,510 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Anoka Technical College | General support | $2,000 |
| The Front Line Foundation | General support | $1,139 |
| Achieve Services | General support | $1,033 |
| American Legion | General support | $1,000 |
| River of Hope | General support | $1,000 |
| Central Lake College | General support | $1,000 |
| Big Lake Bass Team | General support | $1,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Livin Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Bethany Haugen | General support | $520 |
| Nisswa Fire Department | General support | $500 |
| Backing the Blue Line | General support | $500 |
| Breezy Point 5K | General support | $500 |
| Central Minnesota Christian School | General support | $500 |
| Elks Club | General support | $500 |
| Zimmerman Archery Club | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher D Carlson
- Debra L Carlson
- Taylor G Schroer
- Andrew C Carlson
Questions people ask
Does Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation give?
$665,168 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher D Carlson (President & Director), Debra L Carlson (Vice President & Director), Taylor G Schroer (Treasurer & Director) and Andrew C Carlson (Secretary & Director).
What does Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.