DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Cruz, California. Its 2025 filing reports $48,000 in grants to 10 organizations, with grants supporting charitable work in California and, in smaller amounts, Maryland and Tennessee.
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc gave $48K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +86.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,800
- +67.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $892,608
- +126.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 227 16Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 465-9645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Cruz Gives ($14K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in California (92% of grant dollars), Maryland (4%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Gives Santa Cruz, CA | Main hub to distributemoney to local charities(7 @ $2000 each) | $14,000 |
| Community Foundatio Santa Cruz Aptos, CA | Aztecas soccer team forat risk youth in themonterey/santa cruz area | $7,500 |
| Community Foundation Monterey County Monterey, CA | The main hub to distributemoney to local charities(3 at $2000 each) | $6,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | To Preserveour Naturalopen Space | $5,000 |
| Grey Bears Santa Cruz, CA | Help Seniors Lead Healthymeaningful Lives Throughnutrition and Services | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County Scotts Valley, CA | Help Others Withend of Life Needs | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | Parkinsons Research | $2,000 |
| Elkhorn Slough Foundation Watsonville, CA | To Preserveour Naturalopen Space | $2,000 |
| Teen Kitchen Project Soquel, CA | Teens Volunteer to Preparemeals for Familiesin Need | $2,000 |
| St Jude Hospital Memphis, TN | Help Children Andcancer Research | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $892,608 | $349,101 | $49,985 | $48,000 | 10 | $49,985 | $347,116 |
| 2024 | $393,577 | $12,166 | $32,377 | $25,750 | 9 | $32,377 | $2,696 |
| 2023 | $404,465 | $314,709 | $25,122 | $25,000 | 9 | $25,122 | $314,487 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants included support for local charities, youth soccer, open-space preservation, senior services, hospice care, meals for families in need, Parkinson’s research, and children’s and cancer-related work.
The grantees describe their own work in these terms: Grey Bears says it improves seniors’ health and wellbeing through volunteerism and community participation; Hospice of Santa Cruz County provides hospice and palliative care and grief support; and Teen Kitchen Project engages teens and provides nutritious food to people living with serious illnesses. Elkhorn Slough Foundation describes its mission as conserving and restoring Elkhorn Slough and its watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $48,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $14,000, with a median of $3,750.
Notable 2025 grants included $14,000 to Santa Cruz Gives for distribution to local charities, $7,500 to Community Foundation Santa Cruz for an at-risk youth soccer team, $6,000 to Community Foundation Monterey County for distribution to local charities, and $5,000 each to Land Trust of Santa Cruz for open-space preservation and Grey Bears for senior services. Other grants included $2,500 to Hospice of Santa Cruz County and $2,000 each to Michael J. Fox Foundation, Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Teen Kitchen Project, and St. Jude Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Larson as C.E.O., Nancy Larson as secretary, and Ronald Giannini as C.F.O.
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Larson
C.e.o.
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Larson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Giannini
C.f.o.
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc
How much does DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc gave $48K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 9 grants.
What is DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,800, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Cruz, CA (3 grants).
Does DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Cruz Gives ($14,000), Community Foundatio Santa Cruz ($7,500) and Community Foundation Monterey County ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc?
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc reported $893K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $349K.
What does DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available sources do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants included support for local charities, youth soccer, open-space preservation, senior services, hospice care, meals for families in need, Parkinson’s research, and children’s and cancer-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1742868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does DJ and NB Larson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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