CAROLYN FOUNDATION
CAROLYN FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
41-6044416
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
CAROLYN FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
41-6044416
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
AI Summary
The Carolyn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $2 million in grants to 135 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MINNESOTA COMEBACK
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$200K
1%

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER OF THE MIDWEST
CHICAGO, IL
$100K
< 1%

FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC
New Haven, CT
$78.9K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAROLYN FOUNDATION?
Yes. CAROLYN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does CAROLYN FOUNDATION give?
CAROLYN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CAROLYN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAROLYN FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAROLYN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CAROLYN FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAROLYN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CAROLYN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include MINNESOTA COMEBACK, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER OF THE MIDWEST, and FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAROLYN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting CAROLYN FOUNDATION’s website.
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