The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10.2 million and the largest $10.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10.2 million
- Largest grant$10.2 million
- Assets$286 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12.0 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 | $12.0 million | 1 | $267 million |
| 2024 | $10.2 million | 1 | $286 million |
How to apply
| Contact | C David Nelson 701 Carlson Pkwy Ste 1250, Minnetonka, MN 55305 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 404-5605 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Information on grantmaking process can be found at carlsonfamilyfoundation.org/grantmaking |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $10.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Statement Attached | Statement attached | $10.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara C Gage
- Marilyn C Nelson
- Wendy M Nelson
- Richard C Gage
- Geoffrey C Gage
- C David Nelson
- Juliet Jackson
- Alexander Muresanu
- Patrick Gage
- Emma Gage
- Gina Gage
- Abigail Gage
- Tenley Gage
Questions people ask
Does The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Information on grantmaking process can be found at carlsonfamilyfoundation.org/grantmaking.
How much does The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation give?
$10.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10.2 million.
Who runs The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara C Gage (Trustee), Marilyn C Nelson (Trustee), Wendy M Nelson (Trustee) and Richard C Gage (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.