Robert W Carlson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Robert W Carlson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, registered in 1980, with $95,761 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
12535 Beach Cir, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 EIN 41-1377918 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▲ 50.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$63K
Net assets
$946K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Robert W Carlson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating180 mo reserves · +34% margin
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 Robert W Carlson Foundation: 180 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Robert W Carlson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Robert W Carlson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12535 Beach Cir, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
- City
- Eden Prairie
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $101K (FY2016) to $96K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $946K
Operating margin
34.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$946K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$946K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,761▲50.5% | $63,064▲18.5% | $945,810▲3.7% | $945,810▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $63,642▲9.2% | $53,226▲8.0% | $912,113▲1.2% | $912,113▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $58,269▼34.0% | $49,270▼24.6% | $901,697▲1.0% | $901,697▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $88,303▲58.7% | $65,369▲15.3% | $892,698▲2.6% | $892,698▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $55,637▼14.6% | $56,690▲32.8% | $869,764▼0.1% | $869,764▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $65,154▲29.9% | $42,679▼14.6% | $870,817▲2.6% | $870,817▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $50,146▼38.1% | $49,953▼3.0% | $848,342 | $848,342 | 990PF |
| 2017 | $81,062▼20.1% | $51,496▲17.0% | $848,149▲3.6% | $848,149▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $101,391 | $44,005 | $818,511 | $818,511 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert W Carlson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert W Carlson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1377918, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert W Carlson Foundation's EIN?
- Robert W Carlson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1377918.
- How much revenue does Robert W Carlson Foundation report?
- Robert W Carlson Foundation reported $95,761 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert W Carlson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert W Carlson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert W Carlson Foundation (EIN 41-1377918) 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.