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CLA FOUNDATION

CLA FOUNDATION

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-3544862
Private Foundation
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CLA FOUNDATION

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-3544862
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The CLA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $3.3 million across 411 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for grant engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the CLA Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.3M

2024
Grantees funded
411
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

202

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Diego Ahumada
Board Member
J
Jen Leary
Board Member
J
Jeanette Stillwagner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLA FOUNDATION?
No. CLA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLA FOUNDATION give?
CLA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Florida. 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 CLA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CLA FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CLA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include NABA Inc, AMERICAN CORPORATE PARTNERS, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLA FOUNDATION?
CLA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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