Private foundation · EIN 87-6497953 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karin 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: 5 grants paid, $4.1M total, median $816K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$4.1M
Median grant
$816K
Stays in NV
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$78M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Swedish InstituteMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$816K
Malibu Pacific ChurchMalibu, CAGeneral support$816K
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$816K
Urban Promise MinistriesCamden, NJGeneral support$816K
Converge North CentralPine River, MNGeneral support$816K

By state: Minnesota 2 · California 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Karin Larson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Capital Bank and Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Karin 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 Karin Larson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $4.1M across 5 grants, a median of $816K.

Where does Karin Larson Charitable Tr give?

Minnesota (2 grants), California (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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