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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-3544862

Cla Foundation

A private foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 198 grants and $5.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $5,908,000

    Grants listed
    198
    Assets, end of year
    $3,408,965

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,335,500

    Grants listed
    202
    Assets, end of year
    $2,612,215

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,106,000

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $1,351,324

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,978,500

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $887,062

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,350,500

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $886,971

  • Tax year 2020

    $887,350

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $704,657

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,185,000

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $447,362

  • Tax year 2018

    $929,894

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $520,581

Grants paid in 2025

198 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MN

    Program specific support

    $1,500,000
  2. Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MN

    Program specific support

    $1,250,000
  3. SkillsusaAshburn, VA

    Program specific support

    $500,000
  4. Venn FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Program specific support

    $250,000
  5. Naba IncGreenbelt, MD

    Program specific support specific support

    $200,000
  6. Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MN

    Program specific support

    $47,500
  7. Cookie CartMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $47,500
  8. Juxtaposition IncMinneapolis, MN

    Program specific support

    $47,500
  9. The Patrick Surtain II FoundationFlorence, KY

    Program specific support

    $39,500
  10. Martin Trust PartnershipBrookline, MA

    General operating

    $32,500
  11. Thomas Chew Memorial Boys and Girls ClubFall River, MA

    Program specific support

    $32,500
  12. Central Minnesota CountySartell, MN

    Program specific support

    $31,000
  13. GHS Choral BoostersGlendora, CA

    Program specific support

    $28,000
  14. Choc FoundationOrange, CA

    Program specific support

    $25,000
  15. Individual

    Program specific support

    $25,000
  16. The Market Entry FundSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $25,000
  17. Junior Achievement of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    Program specific support

    $24,000
  18. Lifeworks Services IncRichfield, MN

    Program specific support

    $22,500
  19. AptivLa Crosse, WI

    Program specific support

    $22,000
  20. Children's Museum of Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI

    General operating

    $22,000
  21. Golden Heart RanchManhattan BCH, CA

    Program specific support

    $21,000
  22. Jubilee ReachBellevue, WA

    Program specific support

    $20,000
  23. Natomas Homeschool AllianceSacramento, CA

    General operating

    $20,000
  24. Raise the Bar HancockFindlay, OH

    General operating

    $20,000
  25. St Joseph the WorkerPhoenix, AZ

    General operating

    $20,000
  26. The Grady SchoolRedmond, WA

    General operating

    $20,000
  27. Truth for Women IncEaston, PA

    Program specific support

    $20,000
  28. Aspiro IncGreen Bay, WI

    Program specific support

    $18,000
  29. Learn Fresh EducationPhiladelphia, PA

    General operating

    $18,000
  30. Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $18,000
  31. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MinnesotaSaint Cloud, MN

    Program specific support

    $16,000
  32. Citizens Development Center DBA U&IDallas, TX

    General operating

    $16,000
  33. CLC IncFort Worth, TX

    Program specific support

    $16,000
  34. DfwatwIrving, TX

    Program specific support

    $16,000
  35. Orange County Bar FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    Program specific support

    $16,000
  36. Toledo TomorrowToledo, OH

    Program specific support

    $16,000
  37. Yes NetworkSaint Cloud, MN

    Program specific support

    $16,000
  38. Christian Community Action IncNew Haven, CT

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  39. Collider FoundationRochester, MN

    General operating

    $15,000
  40. Florence Crittenton ServicesDenver, CO

    General operating

    $15,000
  41. GPS Education PartnersWaukesha, WI

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  42. Guadalupe CenterSalt Lake City, UT

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  43. Hall Neighborhood HouseBridgeport, CT

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  44. Ican Improving Chandlers Area NeighborhoodsChandler, AZ

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  45. Jobs Plus IncorporatedWaseca, MN

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  46. The Enterprise CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    General operating

    $15,000
  47. The Milwaukee ScienceMilwaukee, WI

    General operating

    $15,000
  48. Urbana Neighborhood Connections CenterUrbana, IL

    General operating

    $15,000
  49. Washington Autism AllianceKirkland, WA

    Program specific support

    $15,000
  50. Avenue of Life IncKansas City, KS

    Program specific support

    $14,000
  51. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    Program specific support

    $14,000
  52. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Program specific support

    $14,000
  53. Collegeready IncGreen Bay, WI

    General operating

    $14,000
  54. Columbia Basin FoundationEphrata, WA

    Program specific support

    $14,000
  55. Empowered Tutoring IncAppleton, WI

    General operating

    $14,000
  56. Hollenbeck Police ActionLos Angeles, CA

    Program specific support

    $14,000
  57. The Nashville Entrepreneur CenterNashville, TN

    General operating

    $14,000
  58. Washington Apple EducationWenatchee, WA

    General operating

    $14,000
  59. Wisconsin Army CadetsAppleton, WI

    General operating

    $14,000
  60. Diamond Beauty AcademyPhiladelphia, PA

    Program specific support

    $13,500
  61. Shadow HerKNG of Prussa, PA

    Program specific support

    $13,500
  62. Tazewell County Resource Centers IncPekin, IL

    Program specific support

    $13,000
  63. Women's Business DevelopmentStamford, CT

    General operating

    $13,000
  64. College Access PartnerMontrose, CA

    General operating

    $12,000
  65. Coop Careers IncNew York, NY

    Program specific support

    $12,000
  66. Felton InstituteAlameda, CA

    Program specific support

    $12,000
  67. Lincoln University FoundationLincoln Univ, PA

    General operating

    $12,000
  68. The Sophia WayBellevue, WA

    Program specific support

    $12,000
  69. Easterseals Central IllinoisPeoria, IL

    Program specific support

    $11,500
  70. Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    General operating

    $11,000
  71. ROAD2HIREFort Mill, SC

    General operating

    $11,000
  72. The Lighthouse of Southern MNOwatonna, MN

    Program specific support

    $11,000
  73. 916 InkSacramento, CA

    General operating

    $10,000
  74. Achievement AcademyLakeland, FL

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  75. Alliance for IndependenceLakeland, FL

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  76. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  77. Bizstarts MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    General operating

    $10,000
  78. Collegebound FoundationBaltimore, MD

    General operating

    $10,000
  79. Construction IndustrySacramento, CA

    General operating

    $10,000
  80. Cy-Hope IncCypress, TX

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  81. Designed for JoyRaleigh, NC

    General operating

    $10,000
  82. DreamspringAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating

    $10,000
  83. Elevate Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA

    General operating

    $10,000
  84. Esperanza Health CenterChicago, IL

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  85. Fairytale Town IncSacramento, CA

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  86. Genesys Works ChicagoChicago, IL

    General operating

    $10,000
  87. Howard Community College Educational FoundationColumbia, MD

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  88. Life Concepts Inc DBA Quest IncOrlando, FL

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  89. Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  90. Native Arts and Cultures FoundationPortland, OR

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  91. Peoria School District 150 FoundationPeoria, IL

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  92. Progress Lakeshore FoundationManitowoc, WI

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  93. Project Hood Communities Development CorporationChicago, IL

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  94. Racine County EconomicSturtevant, WI

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  95. Rhode Islanders SponsorProvidence, RI

    General operating

    $10,000
  96. Securefutures Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  97. Securefutures Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    General operating

    $10,000
  98. Tampa Bay Wave IncTampa, FL

    General operating

    $10,000
  99. The Jubilee Association IncPittsburgh, PA

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  100. TreobytesSan Diego, CA

    Program specific support

    $10,000
  101. Whole Latte Love Cafe IncNorth Canton, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  102. Women's Employment Network (wen)Kansas City, MO

    General operating

    $10,000
  103. A Gift for TeachingOrlando, FL

    Program specific support

    $9,500
  104. Ace Mentor Program Specific SupportTampa, FL

    Program specific support

    $9,500
  105. Florida Leadership Venture Inc DBA Elevate OrlandoMaitland, FL

    Program specific support

    $9,500
  106. Sacramento Valley Manufacturing AllianceSacramento, CA

    Program specific support

    $9,500
  107. Access to Capital for EntrepreneursCleveland, GA

    General operating

    $9,000
  108. Advancing the Line for VeteransSandy Springs, GA

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  109. American Corporate PartnersNew York, NY

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  110. Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey CountySeaside, CA

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  111. Capital Impact PartnerArlington, VA

    General operating

    $9,000
  112. Central Queens AcademyElmhurst, NY

    General operating

    $9,000
  113. Dream Big DarlingTempleton, CA

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  114. Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaCedar Rapids, IA

    General operating

    $9,000
  115. Junior Achievement of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  116. Junior Achievement of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    General operating

    $9,000
  117. Lift for Life GymSaint Louis, MO

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  118. New American PathwaysAtlanta, GA

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  119. Newbo City MarketCedar Rapids, IA

    Program specific support

    $9,000
  120. St Louis Regional Advanced Management Innovation CenterSaint Louis, MO

    General operating

    $9,000
  121. Independence CenterSaint Louis, MO

    Program specific support

    $8,500
  122. Paraquad IncSaint Louis, MO

    Program specific support

    $8,500
  123. STL Youth JobsSt Louis, MO

    General operating

    $8,500
  124. The Little Bit FoundationMaryland HTS, MO

    Program specific support

    $8,500
  125. Artmix IncIndianapolis, IN

    General operating

    $8,000
  126. Band of Angels CorpOverland Park, KS

    General operating

    $8,000
  127. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia BasinMoses Lake, WA

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  128. Christ Child Society IncWashington, DC

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  129. Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    General operating

    $8,000
  130. Maryland Ensemble TheaterFrederick, MD

    General operating

    $8,000
  131. NCW Tech AllianceWenatchee, WA

    General operating

    $8,000
  132. Nova FoundationAnnandale, VA

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  133. Organized Parents Make A Difference (opmad)Hartford, CT

    General operating

    $8,000
  134. Teenworks IncIndianapolis, IN

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  135. The Education FoundationNaples, FL

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  136. The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools IncFort Myers, FL

    General operating

    $8,000
  137. The Training Source IncSeat Pleasant, MD

    General operating

    $8,000
  138. Usta Mid-Atlantic FoundationHerndon, VA

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  139. Watkinson SchoolHartford, CT

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  140. Workforce Inc DBA RecycleforceIndianapolis, IN

    General operating

    $8,000
  141. Yakima County Development AssociationYakima, WA

    Program specific support

    $8,000
  142. Dime Program Specific SupportMatthews, NC

    General operating

    $7,500
  143. Heart Math TutoringCharlotte, NC

    General operating

    $7,500
  144. The Will Kenny FoundationDunlap, IL

    General operating

    $7,500
  145. Young Mens Christian Association of West Central Florida IncLakeland, FL

    Program specific support

    $7,500
  146. A Safe Haven FoundationChicago, IL

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  147. Bridgeway Behavioral Health ServicesUnion, NJ

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  148. Cornerstone Family ProMorristown, NJ

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  149. Creo Dupage LTDGlen Ellyn, IL

    General operating

    $7,000
  150. Fedchoice CharitableLanham, MD

    General operating

    $7,000
  151. Learning Lab IncGarden City, ID

    General operating

    $7,000
  152. Sonia Shah OrganizationDeerfield, IL

    General operating

    $7,000
  153. South Shore Arts IncMunster, IN

    General operating

    $7,000
  154. Special Olympics New JerseyLawrenceville, NJ

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  155. SPECTRUM360Livingston, NJ

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  156. Starability FoundationNaples, FL

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  157. Whole Latte Love Cafe IncNorth Canton, OH

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  158. Womenrising IncJersey City, NJ

    Program specific support

    $7,000
  159. Center for Land-BasedWinters, CA

    General operating

    $6,500
  160. Fi & FriendsWaukee, IA

    Program specific support

    $6,000
  161. Hope Chicago IncChicago, IL

    General operating

    $6,000
  162. Careers in ConstructionColorado Springs, CO

    General operating

    $5,750
  163. City Year DenverBoston, MA

    General operating

    $5,750
  164. Akron Sneaker Academy IncWestlake, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  165. American Corporate PartnersNew York, NY

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  166. Arts in StarkCanton, OH

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  167. Asian American Lead Ldship Empwment and Devlpment for Youth & FamilyWashington, DC

    General operating

    $5,000
  168. Asian Youth CenterSan Gabriel, CA

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  169. Asset BuildersMadison, WI

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  170. Black Men TeachSaint Paul, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  171. Builders BridgeMonroe, NC

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  172. Changing Lives Together Foundation IncCharlotte, NC

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  173. Charlotte Bilingual PreschoolCharlotte, NC

    General operating

    $5,000
  174. Community AIDS Network Akron Pride InitiativeAkron, OH

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  175. Creo Dupage LTDGlen Ellyn, IL

    General operating

    $5,000
  176. Digi-BridgeCharlotte, NC

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  177. Epic Long IslandEast Meadow, NY

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  178. Help of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  179. Horizons Student Opportunities and Results for New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating

    $5,000
  180. Hustle Winston-SalemWinston Salem, NC

    General operating

    $5,000
  181. Lead Girls of NCWinston Salem, NC

    General operating

    $5,000
  182. Literacy Nassau IncWantagh, NY

    General operating

    $5,000
  183. Madison Public MarketMadison, WI

    General operating

    $5,000
  184. Operation Fresh StartMadison, WI

    General operating

    $5,000
  185. Philanthrofund FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  186. ROAD2HIREFort Mill, SC

    General operating

    $5,000
  187. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North CarolinaWinston Salem, NC

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  188. Self Enhancement IncPortland, OR

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  189. Social Venture Partners PortlandPortland, OR

    General operating

    $5,000
  190. The Legacy Project of StarkMassillon, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  191. The Village for FamiliesHartford, CT

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  192. Tomtod IdeasCanton, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  193. Veterans Bridge HomeCharlotte, NC

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  194. Volunteer Center IncGreen Bay, WI

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  195. West Place Animal SanctuaryTiverton, RI

    Program specific support

    $5,000
  196. Young Black Leadership AllianceCharlotte, NC

    General operating

    $5,000
  197. Elena BednerSouthington, CT

    General operating

    $1,000
  198. Nickolas GraffSt Louis, MO

    General operating

    $1,000

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Naba IncGreenbelt, MD

    Program specific support

    $200,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Jobs and employment5 grants $538,50026% of the total
  2. Education33 grants $371,00018% of the total
  3. Youth development15 grants $279,50013% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $277,00013% of the total
  5. Human services21 grants $208,00010% of the total
  6. Community development8 grants $83,0004% of the total
  7. 13 other causes31 grants $347,50017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota17 grants $3,322,000
  2. Virginia4 grants $525,000
  3. Maryland7 grants $253,000
  4. California18 grants $238,000
  5. Wisconsin19 grants $223,000
  6. Illinois13 grants $119,000
  7. Washington9 grants $119,000
  8. Pennsylvania7 grants $102,000
  9. Florida11 grants $99,000
  10. Ohio9 grants $78,000

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Susan CarterEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0
  • Saundra BeattyCHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Kay CurtissTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jen LearyEX-OFFICIO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ben AaseDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Diego AhumadaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan BarryDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Chris DhanrajDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joe HuntDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lakeisha JeffersonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard KruegerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andy LeeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarah ReichlingDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeanette StillwagnerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jen TingleyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sharey WangDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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