Charlson Foundation
Edina, Minnesota · EIN 411313302 · Private foundation
Charlson Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in grants paid and $10.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 111 individual grants from this funder — $2.6M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for food & agriculture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Charlson Foundation funds
Charlson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, mental health.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Minnesota Fdn MN Disaster Recovery Fund | St Paul, MN | $200K | 2020 |
| Oasis for Youth General Operations | Bloomington, MN | $65K | 2025 |
| Cornerstone SBS + Clinical Services | Bloomington, MN | $50K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Charlson Foundation
From Charlson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Charlson Foundation
- Does Charlson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Charlson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Charlson Foundation fund?
- Charlson Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include St Paul Minnesota Fdn, Oasis for Youth, Cornerstone. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Charlson Foundation give in grants?
- Charlson Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 111 grants.
- Where is Charlson Foundation located?
- Charlson Foundation is based in Edina, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411313302.
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