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Charlson Foundation

Edina, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411313302  ·  Private foundation

Charlson Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF 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. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.2M
Total assets
111
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Charlson Foundation funds

Charlson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, mental health.

Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Charlson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
St Paul Minnesota Fdn
MN Disaster Recovery Fund
St Paul, MN$200K2020
Oasis for Youth
General Operations
Bloomington, MN$65K2025
Cornerstone
SBS + Clinical Services
Bloomington, MN$50K2025
St Paul Minnesota Fdn
Frontline Families Fund
St Paul, MN$50K2020
Immigrant Law Center of Mn
General Operations
St Paul, MN$45K2025
Healthfinders Collaborative Inc
General Operations
Faribault, MN$45K2025
True Friends
Capital Campaign
Annandale, MN$40K2025
St Stephen's Human Services
General Operations
Minneapolis, MN$40K2020
True Friends
Capital Campaign
Annandale, MN$40K2024
Cornerstone
PECS Program
Bloomington, MN$40K2024
Cornerstone
Prevention, Educ, Clinical Services
Bloomington, MN$40K2022
Ampersand Families
General Operations
Roseville, MN$38K2023
Healthfinders Collaborative Inc
General Operations
Faribault, MN$35K2024
Commonbond Comunities
General Operations
St Paul, MN$35K2020
Gilda's Club Twin Cities
General Operations
Minnetonka, MN$35K2020

Charlson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.0M
2022$302K
2023$330K
2024$385K
2025$560K

How to apply for funding from Charlson Foundation

From Charlson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Date provided with invitation to apply”

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. Recent recipients include St Paul Minnesota Fdn, Oasis for Youth, Cornerstone. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Charlson Foundation give in grants?
Charlson Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from Charlson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charlson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.