Areas of focus

The Carlson legacy of philanthropy, sense of community and tradition and spirit of giving comes to life through the Carlson Family Foundation and the areas on which we focus and the organizations we support.

To learn more about whom we support and the foundation's funding priorities, visit the Carlson Family Foundation Website.

Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters
BestPrep
Everybody Wins! Minnesota
Northside Achievement Zone/PEACE Foundation

Job Creation

The Itasca Project
The Cookie Cart
HIRED

Homelessness

The Adoption Exchange
United Way
Habitat for Humanity

Leadership

Junior Achievement
International Center

Global

United Nations Global Compact
United Nations Millennium Development Goals
World Childhood Foundation
The Advocates for Human Rights
ECPAT Code of Conduct

Hunger

United Way
Feeding America
CGO Food Depository

Trafficking

World Childhood Foundation
ECPAT Code of Conduct
International Tourism Partnership Human Trafficking Position Statement
Women's Foundation of Minnesota

Education

Carlson School of Management