Private foundation · EIN 41-1957525 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Janis Larson Foundation

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: 45 grants paid, $8.4M total, median $100K. 69% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$8.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MN
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$140M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Sanneh FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$1.3M
Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KSLarsons scholars fund$1.1M
University of Minnesota AthleticsMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$600K
Redwood Area Library FoundationRedwood Falls, MNChildren's wing addition$500K
Central Square Cultural and Civic CenterGlenwood, MNGeneral charitable purposes$350K
Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KSKu leads fund$350K
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$300K
St Croix Valley FoundationHudson, WICapistrant parkinsons fund$300K
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MNGeneral charitable purposes$250K
Pope County Historical SocietyGlenwood, MNGeneral charitable purposes$250K
Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KSJayhawk achievement fund$250K
Voyageur Outward Bound SchoolSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$230K
Redwood Historical SocietyRedwood Falls, MNGeneral charitable purposes$200K
The Pinky Swear Foundation Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral charitable purposes$200K
Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$150K
Big Brothers and Big SistersSt Paul, MNCollege and career readiness progra,$150K
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$150K
Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$150K
Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNYouth in nature & leadership program$125K
Aahs Deca FoundationAlexandria, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
College Possible Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Folds of Honor of MinnesotaWayzata, MNEducation scholarships for veterans$100K
Guthrie Theater FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Just Like You FilmsPrairie Village, KSGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Minnesota Assistance Council for VeteransSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNLarson leadership development$100K
Dav of Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Minnesota Military Family FoundationGolden Valley, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Children's Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Every Third SaturdayMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$75K
The Grief Club of MinnesotaChanhassen, MNGeneral charitable purposes$75K
Minnesota State Univerisity FoundationMankato, MNHockey program health and nutrition$75K
Food for Hungry MindsMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$60K
Kids in NeedLittle Canada, MNGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Capable PartnersGolden Valley, MNGeneral charitable purposes$30K
The Abnormal SocietyKansas City, MOFor the benefit of jamie elwood$25K
Next Steps Kansas CityLeawood, KSSpinal cord injuries and rehabilitation$25K
Rockhurst High SchoolKansas City, MOMental health awareness$20K
St Ann's Catholic SchoolHamel, MNMental health$20K
National Christian FoundationEdina, MNGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Full Throttle Foundation KcOverland Park, KSGeneral charitable purposes$15K
St Teresa's AcademyKansas City, MOFor the benefit of lila elwood$15K
Ymam San DiegoChula Vista, CAGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Iglesia del Dios Vivo Coumbia y Apoyo de LA VerdadDenver, COGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Lincoln Prep - Inner City Accelerated SchoolKansas City, MOGeneral charitable purposes$7,500

By state: Minnesota 31 · Kansas 6 · Wisconsin 1 · Missouri 5 · California 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

David and Janis Larson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of First Trust Company LLC, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 David and Janis Larson Foundation 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 David and Janis Larson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.4M across 45 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does David and Janis Larson Foundation give?

Minnesota (31 grants), Kansas (6 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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