Carolyn Foundation
Accepts applications
Carolyn Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $999,918 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$999,918
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$48.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 2 | $45.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 2 | $48.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Becky Erdahl 729 N Washington Ave 600, Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 596-3266 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website - grantmaking |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 2 | See attachment 2 | $2.0 million |
| See Attachment 3 | See attachment 3 | $34,365 |
Officers and trustees
- SOPHIE LaROCQUE
- Charlie Dobson
- Nell Smith
- Rebecca Erdahl
- CLAREN COPP LaROCQUE
- Alexander Crosby
- Stewart Crosby
- Tim Crosby
- Ned Graham
- Jack Jolliffe
- Olivia Jolliffe
- Brooke Reed
- Chris Smith
- Jennifer Phelps
- Guido Calabresi
Questions people ask
Does Carolyn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website - grantmaking.
How much does Carolyn Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $999,918.
Who runs Carolyn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists SOPHIE LaROCQUE (Chair), Charlie Dobson (Vice Chair), Nell Smith (Treasurer) and Rebecca Erdahl (Sec/Ex Director) among 15 officers and trustees.