Charlson Meadows
Charlson Meadows is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Excelsior, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Charlson Meadows at a glance
In short: Charlson Meadows gave $100 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100
- -80.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100
- -80.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $66,645,737
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Charlson Meadows funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grant ($100).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Charlson Meadows gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2021) to $515 (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Excelsior, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,645,737 | $2,740,211 | $2,025,947 | $100 | 1 | $1,967,713 | $2,602,513 |
| 2023 | $66,814,388 | $1,789,741 | $2,452,246 | $515 | 1 | $2,300,867 | $1,871,341 |
| 2022 | $65,134,889 | $747,029 | $3,699,820 | — | — | $3,021,322 | $836,431 |
| 2021 | $72,724,132 | $4,360,065 | $2,033,540 | $100 | 1 | $1,520,108 | $4,069,135 |
| 2020 | $67,613,181 | $1,962,844 | $1,994,356 | — | — | — | $1,700,387 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charlson Meadows is led by Holly Kreft, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Holly Kreft
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Nancy S. Nelson
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Barbara Hone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Angela Alvig
Treasurer
Treasurer & Not A Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mary Hershberger Thune
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $155K, to Holly Kreft (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charlson Meadows
How much does Charlson Meadows give each year?
Charlson Meadows gave $100 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $515 across 1 grant.
How large is Charlson Meadows?
Charlson Meadows reported $66.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Charlson Meadows?
Charlson Meadows is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Excelsior, MN. It holds $66.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Charlson Meadows operate?
Charlson Meadows has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Charlson Meadows's EIN?
Charlson Meadows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1797804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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