Cla Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cla Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 202 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants202
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
86% 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 | $2.4 million | 126 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 202 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Cla 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.
What Cla Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23 | $580,000 |
| Wisconsin | 27 | $364,000 |
| Maryland | 11 | $312,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $213,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $197,000 |
| Florida | 13 | $185,000 |
| California | 9 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 12 | $138,500 |
| Washington | 8 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $112,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naba Inc | Program specific support | $200,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | General operating | $90,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | General operating | $88,000 |
| Black Men Teach | General operating | $70,000 |
| Careers in Construction Colorado | General operating | $66,000 |
| Wildflyer Coffee | General operating | $60,000 |
| Market Entry Fund | General operating | $50,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Irvine | General operating | $44,000 |
| Berlin Community Day Care | General operating | $40,000 |
| United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties | Program specific support | $36,000 |
| Dallas Ec | General operating | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo | General operating | $26,000 |
| Drake House Inc | Program specific support | $25,000 |
| Mankato Youth Place Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter | Program specific support | $25,000 |
| The Guild for Human Services Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts | General operating | $25,000 |
| Banyan Community | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Center for Native American Youth | General operating | $20,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Washington DC | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| College Possible | General operating | $20,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| East Side Learning Center | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Gaston Innovation Group DBA Techworks of Gaston County | General operating | $20,000 |
| GPS Education Partners Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| GPS Education Partners | General operating | $20,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Hudson Community Enterprises Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | General operating | $20,000 |
| Juxtaposition Arts | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Northampton Community College | General operating | $20,000 |
| Pfund Foundation | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Southside Blooms | General operating | $20,000 |
| Students 2 Science | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| Tampa Bay Chamber | Program specific support | $20,000 |
| The Enterprise Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Immokalee Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Veterans Bridge Home | Program specific support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mindy Plewacki
- Susan Carter
- Saundra Beatty
- Mary Kay Curtiss
- Jen Leary
- Diego Ahumada
- Susan Barry
- Lakeisha Jefferson
- Richard Krueger
- Jeanette Stillwagner
- Sharey Wang
Questions people ask
Does Cla Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cla Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 202 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Cla Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mindy Plewacki (Executive Director (Thru 03/24)), Susan Carter (Executive Director (As of 02/24)), Saundra Beatty (Chair) and Mary Kay Curtiss (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Cla Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.