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Cla Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $382K in 2015 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Cla Foundation has made 504 grants totaling $8.3M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $887K in 2020 to $2.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4M distributed across 224 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 302 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Maryland, Florida, which account for 30% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 33 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 63 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cla Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 504 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, MD, FL.
Cla Foundation has distributed a total of $8.3M across 504 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Cla Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cla Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 33 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saundra Beatty | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Bellows | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lakeisha Jefferson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Langan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Peters | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeanette Stillwagner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Pratt | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Kay Curtiss | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nick Graff | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jen Leary | EX-OFFICIO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mindy Plewacki | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diego Ahumada | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Barry | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$2.4M
Contributions
$2.6M
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$23K
Total: $10K
Total Grants
504
Total Giving
$8.3M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
302
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naba IncPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Waldorf, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| Seed SpotPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| American Corporate PartnersPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Nashville Entrepreneur CenterPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| The Garage Community & Youth CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennett Square, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Jevs Human ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Training Source IncGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Seat Pleasant, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| My PossibilitiesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Plano, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Tampa BayGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| National Restaurant Association Educational FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Starkloff Disability InstitutePROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Northside Achievement ZoneGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| College Mentors For KidsGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Indianapolis, IN | $20K | 2023 |
| Native Forward Scholars FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement NorthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Kreider Services IncPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Dixon, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Entrepreneurship For All (Eforall) - South CoastGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New Bedford, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kenosha Achievement Center (Kac)GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Kenosha, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Young Men And Women In Charge FoundationGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | West Chester, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| City Year DallasGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| East Side Learning CenterPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Merrick Community ServicesPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Generation HopeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Tazewell County Resource Centers (Tcrc)PROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Tremont, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Bellevue Schools FoundationGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Bellevue, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Central Stark CountyPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Canton, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Elkhart CountyPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Goshen, IN | $20K | 2023 |
| Arise CollectiveGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Raleigh, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Eastern IowaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cedar Rapids, IA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Women'S Center Of Tarrant CountyPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Bucks County Opportunity CouncilPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Doylestown, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New JerseyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Washington English CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Society Of FloridaPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Spark The JourneyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust (Best)GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| ProsperitymeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of AlbuquerquePROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $20K | 2023 |
| Learning Independence For Tomorrow IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seminole, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Bridgeway IncPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Macomb, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Starting Right NowPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| My Kid'S Club (Mkc)GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Selma, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Cie FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Newbo City MarketGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cedar Rapids, IA | $20K | 2023 |
| Byte BackGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Outreach And Community PartnersPROGRAM SPECIFIC SUPPORT | Plymouth, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Pactt Learning CenterGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Oak Park, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Wallin Education PartnersGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | St Paul, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Beyond LiteracyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Community Learning Center (Clc)GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Fort Worth, TX | $15K | 2023 |