Central Lakes College Foundation
To promote clc student success by addressing financial barriers to pursuing higher education - through scholarships, strong alumni and donor relationships, affordable student housing, and other appropriate assistance.
Central Lakes College Foundation at a glance
In short: Central Lakes College Foundation gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.4M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,379,874
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,379,874
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,379,874
- Total assets
- $15,698,314
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Lakes College Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Lakes College ($2.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Central Lakes College Foundation gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Lakes College Brainerd, MN | Assistance to Central Lakes College and Student Scholarships | $2,379,874 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,698,314 | $3,669,250 | $3,011,679 | $2,379,874 | 1 | $427,650 |
| 2024 | $14,403,531 | $3,002,200 | $2,596,566 | $1,749,425 | 1 | $291,668 |
| 2023 | $12,795,464 | $2,652,455 | $2,754,138 | $1,944,667 | 1 | $-45,503 |
| 2022 | $11,958,499 | $3,188,442 | $1,916,730 | $1,081,781 | 1 | $1,018,434 |
| 2021 | $13,221,977 | $2,774,706 | $2,086,349 | $1,386,654 | 1 | $426,900 |
| 2020 | $11,027,469 | $1,912,333 | $1,792,502 | $1,201,438 | 1 | $219,221 |
About Central Lakes College Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Central Lakes College Foundation is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Brainerd, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $428K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Lakes College Foundation is led by Brad Chapulis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Chapulis
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Adornetto
Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
Former Executive Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Aga
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Gruber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bergman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ohlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Heppner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wenzel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Sundquist
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robb Kolodziej
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron Ninham
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Berger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wigand
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bjerkness
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Hamilton
Secretary
Past Chair → Past President, 2024
Past President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hara Charlier
Ex-Officio
Director → Ex-Officio, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Hyatt
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Brad Person (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/2023
- Former: Jim Benson (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Merrick Dresnin (2023–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/2023
- Former: Val Knudsen (2021–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/2022
- Former: Mark Roach (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Patrick (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jana Shogren (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Joy Bodin (2020) — Director
- Former: Kari Christiansen (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Breen (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Kavanaugh (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Central Lakes College Foundation
How much does Central Lakes College Foundation give each year?
Central Lakes College Foundation gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Central Lakes College Foundation?
Central Lakes College Foundation reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Central Lakes College Foundation?
Central Lakes College Foundation is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Brainerd, MN. It holds $15.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Central Lakes College Foundation operate?
Central Lakes College Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Central Lakes College Foundation's EIN?
Central Lakes College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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