Private foundation · EIN 31-1482756 · Morristown, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Larsen Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $7,500. 11% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$1.1M
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in NJ
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cho Yeh CampLivingston, TXGeneral support$900K
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg, PAGeneral support$125K
Deerfront Lodge Christian CampSpeculator, NYGeneral support$20K
Sanibel Community ChurchSanibel, FLGeneral support$20K
NavigatorsColorado Springs, COGeneral support$15K
Gospel VolunteersSpeculator, NYGeneral support$12K
Harvey Cedars Bible ConferenceHarvey Cedars, NJGeneral support$10K
Houghton CollegeHoughton, NYGeneral support$10K
New Horizon of SwflBonita Springs, FLGeneral support$10K
Grace Presbyterian ChurchMontclair, NJGeneral support$5,000
The Village ChurchFort Myers, FLGeneral support$2,000
Speculator Volunteer AmbulanceSpeculator, NYGeneral support$1,500
Christian Heritage SchoolTrumbull, CTGeneral support$1,000
Intervarsity Christian FellowshipMadison, WIGeneral support$1,000
Shell Point Health CenterFort Myers, FLGeneral support$1,000
Alliance Stamp MinistryFort Myers, FLGeneral support$500
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COGeneral support$450
Legacy Foundation at Shell PointFort Myers, FLGeneral support$100

By state: Texas 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 4 · Florida 6 · Colorado 2 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Larsen Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Morristown, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Larsen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Larsen Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 18 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Larsen Foundation Inc give?

Texas (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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