Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation For the University of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, registered in 1999, with $1,067,469 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 71.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$746K
Net assets
$16.2M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation For the University of Minnesota— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation For the University of Minnesota: 261 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation For the University of Minnesota— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation For the University of Minnesota: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $323K (FY2016) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
30.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$16.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,067,469▲71.7% | $746,472▲6.4% | $16,236,665▲4.8% | $16,236,665▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $621,649▼47.6% | $701,848▼16.2% | $15,486,696▲5.1% | $15,486,696▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,186,792▼26.0% | $837,166▲18.7% | $14,728,554▼13.0% | $14,728,554▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,603,221▲111% | $705,436▲5.4% | $16,938,206▲11.3% | $16,938,206▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $761,485▼58.8% | $669,308▲12.5% | $15,223,964▲8.9% | $15,223,964▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,847,699▲33.3% | $595,039▲6.0% | $13,983,137▲14.5% | $13,983,137▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,385,715▲121% | $561,602▲9.3% | $12,215,905▲4.4% | $12,215,905▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $626,733▲93.8% | $513,870▲5.0% | $11,701,651▲10.1% | $11,701,651▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $323,316 | $489,584 | $10,626,298 | $10,626,298 | 990 |
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Data for Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation For the University of Minnesota (EIN 41-1926767) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.