THE CURTIS L CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $7.6M · expenses $13.4M · assets $285.7M
- EIN
- 41-6028973
- Address
- 701 CARLSON PKWY STE 1250, MINNETONKA, MN 55305-5244
- Website
- carlsonfamilyfoundation.org
- NTEE code
- T20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 1962 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
24 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C David Nelson | SECRETARY | 2016-2024 | $360,065 | $2,894,750 | 8 |
| Dana Jensen | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2018-2024 | $211,359 | $1,217,851 | 1 |
| Aretha Green-Rupert | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | $231,465 | $989,288 | 1 |
| Julie Pilarski | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 2016-2024 | $98,420 | $780,320 | 1 |
| Nicholas Schmidt | SR GRANTS MANAGER | 2020-2024 | $134,319 | $602,996 | 1 |
| Barbara C Gage | TRUSTEE | 2016-2024 | $8,000 | $372,256 | 2 |
| Elly Kjeldbjerg | PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 2024 | $86,313 | $86,313 | 1 |
| Richard C Gage | TRUSTEE | 2016-2024 | $8,000 | $58,000 | 2 |
| Geoffrey C Gage | TRUSTEE | 2016-2024 | $8,000 | $58,000 | 2 |
| Wendy M Nelson | TRUSTEE | 2016-2024 | $8,000 | $58,000 | 4 |
| Marilyn C Nelson | TRUSTEE | 2016-2024 | $8,000 | $58,000 | 2 |
| Alexander Muresanu | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 2018-2024 | $8,000 | $46,000 | 1 |
| Patrick Gage | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 2019-2024 | $8,000 | $40,000 | 1 |
| Emma Gage | TRUSTEE | 2019-2024 | $8,000 | $40,000 | 1 |
| Gina M Gage | TRUSTEE | 2016-2024 | $8,000 | $36,000 | 2 |
| Juliet Jackson | TRUSTEE | 2022-2024 | $8,000 | $20,000 | 1 |
| Abigail Gage | TRUSTEE | 2023-2024 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 1 |
| Tenley Gage | TRUSTEE | 2023-2024 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 1 |
| Joan Weis (former) | GRANTS MANAGER | 2016-2023 | $99,090 | $677,866 | 1 |
| Katherine Friesz (former) | SR PROGRAM OFFICER | 2016 | $133,018 | $133,018 | 1 |
| Diana L Nelson (former) | TRUSTEE | 2016-2021 | $6,000 | $38,000 | 2 |
| Juliet Nelson (former) | TRUSTEE | 2018-2021 | $6,000 | $26,000 | 1 |
| Scott C Gage (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017-2020 | $2,000 | $22,000 | 2 |
| Jennifer Nelson (former) | TRUSTEE | 2020-2021 | $6,000 | $12,000 | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 18 people listed · 18 paid, $1.2M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $334,635 | - | $25,430 | $360,065 | 8 |
| ARETHA GREEN-RUPERT | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $222,285 | - | $9,180 | $231,465 | 1 |
| DANA JENSEN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $179,932 | - | $31,427 | $211,359 | 1 |
| NICHOLAS SCHMIDT | SR GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $129,170 | - | $5,149 | $134,319 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $93,135 | - | $5,285 | $98,420 | 1 |
| ELLY KJELDBJERG | PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 40 | $72,663 | - | $13,650 | $86,313 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| JULIET JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| PATRICK GAGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| EMMA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| GINA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| ABIGAIL GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| TENLEY GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
2023 · 18 people listed · 18 paid, $1.3M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $344,724 | - | $25,614 | $370,338 | 8 |
| ARETHA GREEN-RUPERT | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $237,108 | - | $9,005 | $246,113 | 1 |
| DANA JENSEN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $191,582 | - | $35,942 | $227,524 | 1 |
| NICHOLAS SCHMIDT | SR GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $137,226 | - | $5,619 | $142,845 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $96,351 | - | $5,193 | $101,544 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $98,309 | - | $781 | $99,090 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| JULIET JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| PATRICK GAGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| EMMA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| GINA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| ABIGAIL GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $4,000 | - | $0 | $4,000 | 1 |
| TENLEY GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $4,000 | - | $0 | $4,000 | 1 |
2022 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.1M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $302,010 | - | $18,458 | $320,468 | 8 |
| ARETHA GREEN-RUPERT | 0 | 40 | $217,823 | - | $7,068 | $224,891 | 1 |
| DANA JENSEN | 0 | 40 | $143,435 | - | $26,404 | $169,839 | 1 |
| NICHOLAS SCHMIDT | SR GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $123,288 | - | $3,995 | $127,283 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $85,972 | - | $4,179 | $90,151 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $69,130 | - | $746 | $69,876 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| JULIET JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| PATRICK GAGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| EMMA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| GINA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
2021 · 18 people listed · 18 paid, $1.1M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $297,652 | - | $19,187 | $316,839 | 8 |
| ARETHA GREEN-RUPERT | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $216,291 | - | $6,985 | $223,276 | 1 |
| DANA JENSEN | PRGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,057 | - | $31,147 | $165,204 | 1 |
| NICHOLAS SCHMIDT | SR GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $121,846 | - | $3,892 | $125,738 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $83,539 | - | $3,822 | $87,361 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $67,433 | - | $711 | $68,144 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| DIANA L NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 40 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| JULIET NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| PATRICK GAGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| EMMA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| GINA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| JENNIFER NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
2020 · 19 people listed · 19 paid, $847K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $287,708 | - | $19,427 | $307,135 | 8 |
| DANA JENSEN | SR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $135,124 | - | $30,798 | $165,922 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $81,119 | - | $3,672 | $84,791 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $79,949 | - | $655 | $80,604 | 1 |
| NICHOLAS SCHMIDT | SR GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $71,016 | - | $1,795 | $72,811 | 1 |
| ARETHA GREEN-RUPERT | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $62,478 | - | $1,065 | $63,543 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| DIANA L NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 40 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| JULIET NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| PATRICK GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| EMMA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| JENNIFER NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| GINA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $4,000 | - | $0 | $4,000 | 2 |
| SCOTT C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,000 | - | $0 | $2,000 | 2 |
2019 · 15 people listed · 15 paid, $701K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $283,831 | - | $18,300 | $302,131 | 8 |
| DANA JENSEN | SR PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $110,956 | - | $27,738 | $138,694 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $81,087 | - | $9,950 | $91,037 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $77,557 | - | $3,547 | $81,104 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| DIANA L NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 40 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| SCOTT C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 2 |
| JULIET NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| PATRICK GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
| EMMA GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,000 | - | $0 | $8,000 | 1 |
2018 · 13 people listed · 13 paid, $713K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $328,332 | - | $13,697 | $342,029 | 8 |
| DANA JENSEN | SR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $115,468 | - | $23,841 | $139,309 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $84,063 | - | $9,718 | $93,781 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $80,863 | - | $3,501 | $84,364 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| DIANA L NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | 40 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| SCOTT C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| JULIET NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER MURESANU | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
2017 · 10 people listed · 10 paid, $601K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $291,564 | - | $13,893 | $305,457 | 8 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $82,678 | - | $9,027 | $91,705 | 1 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | PRESIDENT (1/1-4/30), TRUSTEE | 40 | $80,828 | - | $6,420 | $87,248 | 2 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $76,763 | - | $3,553 | $80,316 | 1 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| DIANA L NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE, CHAIR (5/1-12/31) | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| SCOTT C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
2016 · 11 people listed · 11 paid, $834K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C DAVID NELSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $256,282 | - | $14,006 | $270,288 | 8 |
| BARBARA C GAGE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $220,489 | - | $18,519 | $239,008 | 2 |
| KATHERINE FRIESZ | SR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $121,189 | - | $11,829 | $133,018 | 1 |
| JOAN WEIS | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $75,017 | - | $8,612 | $83,629 | 1 |
| JULIE PILARSKI | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $69,438 | - | $2,831 | $72,269 | 1 |
| MARILYN C NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| DIANA L NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| WENDY M NELSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 4 |
| RICHARD C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GEOFFREY C GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
| GINA M GAGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 | - | $0 | $6,000 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 4 contractors · $2.3M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,995,854 |
| ACT RESEARCH | ST PAUL, MN | CONSULTING | $119,700 |
| RACIALLY CONSCIOUS COLLABORATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CONSULTING | $91,050 |
| TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | LEGAL | $50,848 |
2023 · 2 contractors · $655K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $583,852 |
| ACT RESEARCH | ST PAUL, MN | CONSULTING | $71,250 |
2022 · 3 contractors · $1.8M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,568,692 |
| RACIALLY CONSCIOUS COLLABORATION LLC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CONSULTING | $155,833 |
| ACT RESEARCH | ST PAUL, MN | CONSULTING | $80,000 |
2021 · 2 contractors · $1.6M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,535,428 |
| THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | CHICAGO, IL | CUSTODY | $70,232 |
2020 · 2 contractors · $1.4M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,294,532 |
| CITIBANK | NEW YORK, NY | CUSTODY | $74,433 |
2019 · 3 contractors · $1.6M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | PLYMOUTH, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,127,432 |
| FSG INC | BOSTON, MA | CONSULTING | $385,665 |
| CITIBANK | NEW YORK, NY | CUSTODY | $114,046 |
2018 · 3 contractors · $1.5M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | PLYMOUTH, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,141,462 |
| FSG INC | BOSTON, MA | CONSULTING | $236,717 |
| CITIBANK | NEW YORK, NY | CUSTODY | $97,309 |
2017 · 2 contractors · $1.7M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,612,856 |
| CITIBANK | NEW YORK, NY | CUSTODY | $102,594 |
2016 · 3 contractors · $1.7M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONKAWA INC | MINNETONKA, MN | PROFESSIONAL | $1,491,241 |
| FSG INC | BOSTON, MA | CONSULTING | $117,563 |
| CITIBANK | NEW YORK, NY | CUSTODY | $71,657 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 1 grant to organizations · $10.2M
2023 · 1 grant to organizations · $12.0M
2022 · 1 grant to organizations · $11.8M
2021 · 1 grant to organizations · $10.6M
2020 · 1 grant to organizations · $10.1M
2019 · 1 grant to organizations · $9.5M
2018 · 1 grant to organizations · $8.4M
2017 · 1 grant to organizations · $8.2M
2016 · 1 grant to organizations · $7.6M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $7,628,532 | $13,422,720 | $285,651,487 | $285,651,487 | $0 | - | $430,635 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $12,427,978 | $14,807,460 | $267,033,099 | $267,033,099 | $0 | - | $412,724 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,578,614 | $14,514,868 | $254,585,066 | $254,585,066 | $0 | - | $362,010 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $21,132,663 | $13,007,350 | $300,826,673 | $300,826,673 | $0 | - | $369,652 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $5,456,292 | $12,129,647 | $266,458,640 | $266,458,640 | $0 | - | $359,708 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $26,019,277 | $12,002,871 | $248,179,884 | $248,179,884 | $0 | - | $371,831 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $13,464,506 | $10,650,917 | $218,228,615 | $218,228,615 | $0 | - | $382,332 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $13,411,695 | $10,748,889 | $224,355,663 | $224,355,663 | $0 | - | $408,392 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,847,621 | $9,818,779 | $206,082,446 | $206,082,446 | $0 | - | $512,771 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 3 people in common (C David Nelson, Marilyn C Nelson, Wendy M Nelson)
- WMN FOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 2 people in common (C David Nelson, Wendy M Nelson)
- GAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 2 people in common (Barbara C Gage, C David Nelson)
- GEOFFREY CARLSON GAGE FOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 2 people in common (C David Nelson, Geoffrey C Gage)
- SCOTT C AND GINA M GAGE FAMILYFOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 2 people in common (C David Nelson, Gina M Gage)
- RICHARD C AND BRITT L GAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 2 people in common (C David Nelson, Richard C Gage)
- CURTIS L CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Minnetonka, MN · 1 person in common (Wendy M Nelson)
- DIANA NELSON AND JOHN ATWATERFAMILY FOUNDATION Minnetonka, MN · 1 person in common (C David Nelson)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHORZEMPA FAMILY FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $9,091,223 | $1,362,044 | President | $4,500 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| PAPARELLA FAMILY FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $11,643,793 | $130,758 | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OPUS FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $8,426,864 | $6,584,676 | Vice President/Executive Director | $272,950 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TARA HEALTH FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $9,128,953 | $7,666,788 | STRATEGY OFFICER | $284,477 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GUILDER FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $6,256,463 | $11,467,172 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $15,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RIDGEVIEW FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $7,080,951 | $3,296,274 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $1,224,841 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $6,305,334 | $954,535 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STEVE AND JACKIE BRUGGEMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $11,923,557 | $222,070 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AMERICAN ASSOC OF NEUROMUSCULAR & ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE | MN | T20 | $6,634,157 | $6,879,801 | EXECUTIVE DI | $320,663 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE GABY FAMILY FOUNDATION | GA | T20 | $7,958,837 | $4,387,198 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE@DURST FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $7,636,978 | $565,797 | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CURLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $7,100,768 | $297,948 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE SABAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $8,453,495 | $5,175,222 | DIRECTOR, NORTH AMER | $286,607 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION | RI | T20 | $6,400,178 | $1,155,211 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $96,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE WILKE FAMILY FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $11,960,977 | $2,395,956 | VP, Dir | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE HICKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $5,557,668 | $7,618,684 | CO-TTEE/ED | $306,415 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LU FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $11,285,982 | $2,259,464 | Secretary | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE CHAN SOON-SHION FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $11,671,170 | $8,301,120 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THOMAS FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $10,351,549 | $1,217,419 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CHU FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $7,239,980 | $2,920,202 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE KLUMP FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | GA | T20 | $8,063,452 | $4,529,493 | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE DENNIS LEIBOWITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $10,150,647 | $20,581 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LIAO FAMILY FOUNDATION | WA | T20 | $10,407,997 | $79,822 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE SUMNER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | NJ | T20 | $8,246,208 | $4,325,310 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CREWS FAMILY FOUNDATION | TN | T20 | $7,713,774 | $6,462,053 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $13,422,720 spent · pay $1,381,132 · grants $10,178,729 · events $183,512
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,178,729 | 75.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,162,553 | 8.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $851,749 | 6.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $430,635 | 3.2% | |
| Other expenses | $246,731 | 1.8% | |
| Taxes | $185,364 | 1.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $183,512 | 1.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $98,748 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $50,848 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $33,851 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $13,422,720 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $14,807,460 spent · pay $1,341,235 · grants $11,999,339 · events $66,943
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,999,339 | 81.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $833,803 | 5.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $808,232 | 5.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $412,724 | 2.8% | |
| Other expenses | $280,847 | 1.9% | |
| Taxes | $202,976 | 1.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $94,708 | 0.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $66,943 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $41,707 | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,931 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $31,250 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $14,807,460 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $14,514,868 spent · pay $1,062,510 · grants $11,788,978 · events $68,805
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,788,978 | 81.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $883,003 | 6.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $639,649 | 4.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $362,010 | 2.5% | |
| Taxes | $335,084 | 2.3% | |
| Other expenses | $269,689 | 1.9% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $68,805 | 0.5% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $60,851 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $41,875 | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,931 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $29,993 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $14,514,868 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $13,007,350 spent · pay $1,058,560 · grants $10,620,619 · events $19,542
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,620,619 | 81.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $698,170 | 5.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $623,165 | 4.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $369,652 | 2.8% | |
| Taxes | $293,843 | 2.3% | |
| Other expenses | $245,613 | 1.9% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $65,743 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,931 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $25,378 | 0.2% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $19,542 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,694 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $13,007,350 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $12,129,647 spent · pay $846,806 · grants $10,125,400 · events $55,538
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,125,400 | 83.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $692,240 | 5.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $429,686 | 3.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $359,708 | 3.0% | |
| Other expenses | $205,154 | 1.7% | |
| Taxes | $158,978 | 1.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $57,412 | 0.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $55,538 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $35,703 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,767 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $61 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $12,129,647 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $12,002,871 spent · pay $700,966 · grants $9,500,139 · events $147,696
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,500,139 | 79.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,050,362 | 8.8% | |
| Taxes | $422,183 | 3.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $371,831 | 3.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $269,600 | 2.2% | |
| Other expenses | $151,827 | 1.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $147,696 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $59,535 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $25,300 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,398 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $12,002,871 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $10,650,917 spent · pay $713,482 · grants $8,447,913 · events $116,930
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,447,913 | 79.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $830,622 | 7.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $382,332 | 3.6% | |
| Taxes | $368,995 | 3.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $280,394 | 2.6% | |
| Other expenses | $128,505 | 1.2% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $116,930 | 1.1% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $50,756 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $36,737 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,733 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $10,650,917 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $10,748,889 spent · pay $646,313 · grants $8,214,660 · events $107,331
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,214,660 | 76.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,105,772 | 10.3% | |
| Taxes | $418,427 | 3.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $408,392 | 3.8% | |
| Other expenses | $219,789 | 2.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $202,159 | 1.9% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $107,331 | 1.0% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $35,762 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $24,020 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,577 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $10,748,889 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $9,818,779 spent · pay $834,212 · grants $7,622,293 · events $138,231
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $7,622,293 | 77.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $889,195 | 9.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $512,771 | 5.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $265,644 | 2.7% | |
| Taxes | $199,342 | 2.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $138,231 | 1.4% | |
| Other expenses | $97,918 | 1.0% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $55,797 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,800 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $17,788 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $9,818,779 | 100% |
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