Gerald Carlson

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an independent philanthropic organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1972 and is dedicated solely to health. RWJF funds a wide array of programs which are working to help build a national Culture of Health.

Empire Resources, Inc. engages in the purchase, sale and distribution of semi-finished aluminum and steel products to customers. The firm sells its products through its own marketing and sales personnel, as well as through independent sales agents who are located in North America and in Europe. It engages in distribution, transportation, automobile, housing, appliances and packaging industries. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Fort Lee, NJ.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP provides legal advisory services. Its practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, finance, litigation, corporate finance, insurance, tax, labor and employment, political law, private equity, corporate, antitrust, white collar crime, international, regulatory, and legislation. The company was founded by Marshall Skadden, John Slate, and Les Arps in 1948 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Prime Therapeutics LLC provides pharmacy benefits and services to insurance providers. The company manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. It processes claims and delivers medicine to members, offering clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. The company was founded on August 28, 1998 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

BCBSM, Inc. engages in the provision of health care plans and resources. It offers individual and family plans, medicare plans, employer provided plans, prescription drugs, and dental plans. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission was created by state law in 1943. A public corporation, the commission was designed to provide for coordinated aviation services throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The MAC operates the aviation system in the nation, consisting of Minneapolis-St. Paul International and six reliever airports. A board of commissioners appointed by Minnesota's governor and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul sets and interprets the commission's policies.

Minnesota Sports & Entertainment owns and operates sports clubs. Its services include venues for unique sports, entertainment and business experiences. The company was founded in 1997 and is located in St. Paul, MN.

The McKnight Foundation operates as a philanthropic organization. Its services include grantmaking, coalition-building and encouragement of strategic policy reforms. The company was founded by William L. McKnight and Maude L. McKnight in 1953 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN

HealthPartners, Inc. provides medical and dental clinic, medical insurance and pharmacy services. It engages in providing health care and health plan financing and administration services. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club LP provides sports and entertainment services. It operates as a professional ice hockey team. The company was founded by Bob Naegele, Jr. in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

BFI Co. LLC operates as an investment vehicle. The company is headquartered in Teaneck, NJ.

Animal Health Institute represents companies with an interest in animal health. Its members invest on the innovations, research and science necessary for advances in pharmaceuticals, biologics, and pesticides for animals. The company was founded in 1941 and headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Bush Foundation engages in the provision of grants and investments to support organizations. It offers community innovation grants, Bush fellowship, Bush prize for community innovation, 2020 school design institute, change networks, event sponsorship, and President's innovation and partnership grant. The company was founded by Archibald Granville Bush and Edyth Bush in 1953 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to promote affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing. Since 1985, the organization has partnered with over 1,700 families to help them achieve the transformational power of homeownership. Twin Cities Habitat is highly regarded among Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide. The organization offers various programs that serve the community, including resources for Habitat homeowners, volunteer opportunities, and a home improvement outlet called Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Restore. Additionally, Twin Cities Habitat has donor programs such as Builder's Circle, Legacy Circle, and Carpenter's Club.

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota is a provider and protector of reproductive health. The firm also provides health care services and sexuality education. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN.

Stratis Health provides home health care services. It offers capacity builder, community leader, health care strategist, neutral convener, quality innovator and systems change agent. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. is an integrated healthcare system that includes a 484-bed academic medical center, primary care and specialty clinics, psychiatric, home care, and hospice services. It includes a nationally recognized level I adult and pediatric trauma center as well as a clinic system located in and across the county. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. The CEOs of the American company are John Cumming, Jennifer DeCubellis. The system offers primary and specialty care, home care, and hospice, rehabilitation, and trauma services. The medical education programs serve critically ill and underserved patients and produce some of the best professionals in the nation. The foundation supports the largest level one trauma center, safety net, and public teaching hospital.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a leading medical center in Jerusalem, IL that provides advanced medical services in all fields of medicine. The hospital treats over 850,000 patients annually in more than 30 inpatient departments and an additional 70 outpatient units and clinics with a staff of over 4,500 employees. The hospital's more than 1,000 physicians are dedicated to scientific and technological advancement to promote the forward development of medicine both in and around the world. The hospital's subsidiary, Shaare Zedek Scientific, is responsible for ongoing scientific collaborations with relevant partners in academia, the startup industry, and other local and corporations operating in many diverse sectors. The Israeli company was founded in 1902, and Ofer Merin has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Part of Miller-Dwan Foundation, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provides rehabilitation services. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute was acquired by Miller-Dwan Foundation from True Friends on June 30, 2023.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, MN. The foundation focuses on improving the health of communities in Minnesota by providing grants to organizations that work towards health equity and addressing social determinants of health. Dana Erickson has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2022.