Private foundation · EIN 81-0854977 · Roseau, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Larry and Sharon Larson Charitable 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: 2 grants paid, $147K total, median $74K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$147K
Median grant
$74K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$35M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo Clinic Donor Advised FundRochester, MNDonation$146K
Geneva CemetaryGeneva, MNDonation$660

About this foundation

Larry and Sharon Larson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roseau, Minnesota, administered in care of Larry Larson, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Larry and Sharon Larson Charitable 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 Larry and Sharon Larson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 2 grants, a median of $74K.

Where does Larry and Sharon Larson Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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