Janice a Larsen
Janice a Larsen is a private foundation based in Kirkland, Washington. It supports patients with rare forms of cancer by providing grants for alternative, non-traditional treatments.
Janice a Larsen at a glance
In short: Janice a Larsen gave $9K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $681), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,853
- +177.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $681
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $153
- Total assets
- $191,734
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Janice a Larsen
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written request with appropriate supporting information, including specific patient-assistance information that meets the foundation’s objectives, for eligible individuals. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn Bishop
Mailing address: 205 Lake Street South Suite 300, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (425) 889-5917
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Janice a Larsen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redacted ($9K across 13 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 5% to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Janice a Larsen gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist | $5,259 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist | $1,402 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care & Humanitarian Assist | $524 |
| Redacted Redacted, WY | Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist | $467 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist | $294 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist | $232 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical and Humanitaran Assistance | $153 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist | $120 |
| Redacted Redacted, WA | Medical Care & Humanitarian Assistan | $103 |
| Redacted Redated, WA | Medical and Humanitarian Assistance | $103 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,734 | $2,300 | $9,161 | $8,853 | 13 | $8,980 | $2,119 |
| 2023 | $190,710 | $1,820 | $10,541 | $3,186 | 5 | $6,864 | — |
| 2022 | $199,431 | $79 | $9,481 | $5,906 | 4 | $8,174 | — |
| 2021 | $208,833 | $21 | $5,695 | $3,128 | 2 | $4,411 | — |
| 2020 | $214,507 | $64 | $11,399 | $6,612 | 3 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it seeks out and studies alternative, non-traditional treatment options for rare forms of cancer, and provides grants for such treatments to patients with rare forms of cancer. Its 2024 filing describes grant purposes as medical care and humanitarian assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $8,853. Grant amounts ranged from $12 to $5,259, with a median of $153. The largest listed awards were $5,259 and $1,402 to redacted Washington recipients, followed by $524 to another redacted Washington recipient and $467 to a redacted Wyoming recipient; the listed purposes were medical care and humanitarian assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard W Hotes as board chair and Carolyn Bishop as secretary.
Janice a Larsen is led by Richard W. Hotes, Board Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard W. Hotes
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Bishop
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Janice a Larsen
How much does Janice a Larsen give each year?
Janice a Larsen gave $9K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 5 grants.
What is Janice a Larsen's typical grant size?
Janice a Larsen's median grant in 2024 was $153, and its average grant was $681, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Janice a Larsen give grants?
Janice a Larsen gives mostly in Washington: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redacted, WA (11 grants).
Does Janice a Larsen give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Janice a Larsen's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Care and Humanitarian Assist" (9 grants).
How large is Janice a Larsen?
Janice a Larsen reported $192K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does Janice a Larsen fund?
The foundation states that it seeks out and studies alternative, non-traditional treatment options for rare forms of cancer, and provides grants for such treatments to patients with rare forms of cancer. Its 2024 filing describes grant purposes as medical care and humanitarian assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Janice a Larsen?
The filing says to submit a written request with appropriate supporting information, including specific patient-assistance information that meets the foundation’s objectives, for eligible individuals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Janice a Larsen's EIN?
Janice a Larsen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0760063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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