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Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 416210272

Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,797 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $32,449 and the largest $48,674. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $65,909 the year before.

25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$65,5575$2.7 million
2024$65,9095$3.0 million
2025$129,7974$3.2 million

How to apply

Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$64,899
Alabama1$32,449
Minnesota1$32,449

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Elca Foundation
Chicago, IL
General operating$48,674
Augustana Care
Edina, MN
General operating$32,449
Cerenity Foundation
Mobile, AL
General operating$32,449
Lutheran Men in Mission
Chicago, IL
General operating$16,225

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable give?

$129,797 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $32,449.

Who runs Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable?

Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).

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