Private foundation · EIN 36-7517145 · Galesburg, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Orville H Larson and Shirley I Larson Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $454K total, median $114K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$454K
Median grant
$114K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmerChicago, ILfurther donee's charitable purpose$151K
United Methodist FoundationSpringfield, ILfurther donee's charitable purpose$151K
American Heart AssociationPetersburg, FLfurther donee's charitable purpose$76K
American Lung AssociationBrookfield, WIfurther donee's charitable purpose$76K

By state: Illinois 2 · Florida 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Orville H Larson and Shirley I Larson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Galesburg, Illinois, administered in care of Simpson & Hennenfent, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Orville H Larson and Shirley I Larson Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Orville H Larson and Shirley I Larson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $454K across 4 grants, a median of $114K.

Where does Orville H Larson and Shirley I Larson Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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