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Clear Creek Foundation is a private corporation based in DEEPHAVEN, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Blake Carlson. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.2M. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2019 to $5.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas. According to available records, Clear Creek Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $237K in 2021 to $285K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $644K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $90K, with an average award of $49K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Tennessee, Wyoming, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$44K
Largest Grant
$90K
Based on 5 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.
Clear Creek Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, TN, WY.
Clear Creek Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $49K. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $90K.
Clear Creek Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Clear Creek Foundation is headquartered in DEEPHAVEN, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Carlson | CLASS A DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Blake Carlson | CLASS A DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Candace Carlson | CLASS A DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$49K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasants ForeverGENERAL FUND | St Paul, MN | $80K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL FUND | Rochester, MN | $70K | 2023 |
| Northern Waters Land TrustGENERAL FUND | Walker, MN | $68K | 2023 |
| University Of WyGENERAL FUND | Laramie, WY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| St John'S Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUND | Mound, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| University Of WyomingGENERAL FUND | Laramie, WY | $50K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2021 |