Clearway Minnesota (SM)

Public charity · Grantmaker Minneapolis, MN EIN: 41-1921094

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Key facts about Clearway Minnesota (SM)

In short: Clearway Minnesota (SM) gave $442K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $74K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.

EIN
41-1921094
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$442,137
Grants made (2022)
6
Average grant
$73,690
Median grant
$63,869
Primary geography
Minnesota (80% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$442K

Grant Count

6

Avg Grant Size

$74K

About Clearway Minnesota (SM)

Based on IRS filings

Clearway Minnesota (SM) is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $5K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

MinneapolisSt. PaulWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K6 grants2022

In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $442K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2022

American Indian Cancer Foundation: $180K across 2 grantsAmerican Indian CancerFoundation$180K · 2 grantsAssociation for Nonsmokers-Minnesota (Ansr): $102KAssociation forNonsmokers-Minnesota (Ansr)$102KAmerican Lung Association of the Upper Midwest: $73KAmerican Lung Association ofthe Upper Midwest$73KAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: $55KAmerican Cancer Society CancerAction Network$55KGrant-Related Expenses: $33KGrant-Related Expenses$33K

The largest 2022 recipient was American Indian Cancer Foundation ($180K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $442K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Indian Cancer Foundation Minneapolis, MNImplementation Award for the Tribal Tobacco Use Project-II$166,220
Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota (Ansr) St. Paul, MNLocal Policy Contractor$101,580
American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest St. Paul, MNLocal Policy Contractor$72,737
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Washington, DCGrant to support cy'22 lobbyist services on behalf of the minnesotans for a smoke-free generation coalition$55,000
Grant-Related Expenses Grant-Related Expenses$33,300
American Indian Cancer Foundation Minneapolis, MNDissemination award for the tribal tobacco use project-ii & powwow sponsorship$13,300

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2022
Metric2022
Revenue$7,557
Expenses$1,236,132
Net Investment Income$4,738

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Clearway Minnesota (SM) is led by David J. Willoughby, Chief Executive Officer on the 2022 filing; 6 of 17 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • David J. Willoughby

    Chief Executive Officer

    New on the 2022 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $227K (2022)

  • Karen Kraemer

    Board Chair -

    New on the 2022 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anne Vars

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gail Amundson

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Wulf

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janet Avery

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Brown

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mae Brooks

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nevada Littlewolf

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Oquist

    Director -

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Kintopf - Director Of

    Strategic Communications-

    New on the 2022 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $123K (2022)

  • Joanne D'silva - Director Of

    Health Equity Research -

    New on the 2022 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2022)

  • Lana Kopylov - Director

    Of Finance -

    New on the 2022 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $137K (2022)

  • Molly Moilanen

    Vice President -

    New on the 2022 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $172K (2022)

  • Nicole Toves - Director Of

    Health Equity Programs -

    New on the 2022 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $128K (2022)

  • Brian Osberg

    Vice Chair -

    New on the 2022 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie Lafontaine

    Treasurer -

    New on the 2022 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

David J Willoughby — Chief Executive Officer: $227KDavid J WilloughbyChief Executive Officer$227KMolly Moilanen — Vice President - Through 11/30/21: $172KMolly MoilanenVice President - Through…$172KLana Kopylov - Director — Of Finance - Through 12/31/2021: $137KLana Kopylov - DirectorOf Finance - Through 12/31/2021$137KJoanne D'Silva - Director of — Health Equity Research -Thru 8/31/21: $136KJoanne D'Silva…Health Equity Research -Thru…$136KNicole Toves - Director of — Health Equity Programs -Thru 8/31/21: $128KNicole Toves - Director…Health Equity Programs -Thru…$128KAdam Kintopf - Director of — Strategic Communications-Thru 11/21: $123KAdam Kintopf - Director…Strategic Communications-Thru…$123K

The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $227K, to David J Willoughby (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Clearway Minnesota (SM)

How much does Clearway Minnesota (SM) give each year?

Clearway Minnesota (SM) gave $442K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.

What is Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s typical grant size?

Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s median grant in 2022 was $63,869, and its average grant was $73,690, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.

Where does Clearway Minnesota (SM) give grants?

Clearway Minnesota (SM) gives mostly in Minnesota: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).

Does Clearway Minnesota (SM) give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s largest grantees?

Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s largest 2022 grantees include American Indian Cancer Foundation ($179,520 across 2 grants), Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota (Ansr) ($101,580) and American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest ($72,737), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

What is Clearway Minnesota (SM)?

Clearway Minnesota (SM) is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Minneapolis, MN.

What is Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s EIN?

Clearway Minnesota (SM)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1921094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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