LARRK Foundation
LARRK Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. It supports nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced children and adolescents, with an emphasis on education, behavioral and mental health, and preparation for post-secondary success.
LARRK Foundation at a glance
In short: LARRK Foundation gave $1.0M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,027,697
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,066
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,890,422
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (90% 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 LARRK Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Organizations seeking consideration must submit a letter of inquiry of no more than 250 words. If the board determines that an organization’s work aligns with the foundation’s mission, it may request a site visit; a proposal may follow if the organization fits current funding parameters. A grant report is requested after the grant period. The foundation states that it has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Wendell Fleming
Mailing address: 707 17Th Street Suite 4200, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 884-0908
Website: https://larrk.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LARRK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kent Denver School ($150K). Together the top 10 received $705K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 137 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies the Denver metro area as its funding focus. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to organizations in Colorado; reported shares also included Pennsylvania (5%), California (2%), Florida (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How LARRK Foundation gives
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $876K (2021) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Denver School Cherry Hills Village, CO | General Support | $150,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association Denver, CO | General Support | $130,000 |
| University of Denver Graduate Schoo Denver, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Montview Church Denver, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Highline Canal Conservancy Centennial, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lifespan Local Denver, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Work to Ride Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund San Rafael, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Warren Village Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bluff Lake Nature Center Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,890,422 | $1,072,272 | $1,454,004 | $1,027,697 | 41 | $1,027,697 | $980,406 | $673,716 |
| 2023 | $13,963,485 | $1,178,177 | $878,555 | $929,675 | 38 | $929,675 | $1,079,820 | $665,344 |
| 2022 | $13,858,025 | $996,697 | $1,348,226 | $991,800 | 36 | $991,800 | $898,485 | $704,929 |
| 2021 | $16,149,393 | $1,486,799 | $1,745,535 | $876,223 | 14 | $876,223 | $1,381,079 | $769,691 |
| 2020 | $15,982,489 | $649,699 | $2,128,685 | $1,813,740 | 8 | — | $552,677 | $735,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LARRK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $674K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LARRK Foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that help under-resourced children and adolescents access high-quality education, behavioral and mental health services, and preparation for post-secondary success. Its stated focus areas include early childhood education, career-connected learning, early mental health intervention, and Denver’s cultural institutions.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Lifespan Local says it cultivates community well-being through partnerships with local residents and community champions. Work to Ride says it provides activities supporting young people’s development, academic achievement, and physical fitness, along with educational and cultural resources. Bluff Lake Nature Center says it educates people, conserves an urban natural area, furthers equity in outdoor access, and nurtures community and ecosystem well-being. Warren Village says it helps low-income, single-parent families achieve sustainable personal and economic self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,027,697. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported awards included $150,000 to Kent Denver School, $130,000 to Western Stock Show Association, and $100,000 each to University of Denver Graduate School and Montview Church. Other awards included $50,000 each to Highline Canal Conservancy, Lifespan Local, and Work to Ride; and $25,000 each to Daraja Education Fund, Warren Village, Bluff Lake Nature Center, St Vrain Valley Schools Innovation, and Denver Museum of Nature Science. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louisa Craft Jornayvaz as President and Secretary and Wendell Fleming as Executive Director.
LARRK Foundation is led by Wendell Fleming, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendell Fleming
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Louisa Craft Jornayvaz
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Jornayvaz III (2020–2023) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $142K, to Wendell Fleming (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about LARRK Foundation
How much does LARRK Foundation give each year?
LARRK Foundation gave $1.0M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $930K across 38 grants.
What is LARRK Foundation's typical grant size?
LARRK Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,066, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LARRK Foundation give grants?
LARRK Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (26 grants), Centennial, CO (2 grants) and Littleton, CO (2 grants).
Does LARRK Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LARRK Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LARRK Foundation's largest grantees?
LARRK Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kent Denver School ($150,000), Western Stock Show Association ($130,000) and University of Denver Graduate Schoo ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LARRK Foundation?
LARRK Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $674K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LARRK Foundation fund?
LARRK Foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that help under-resourced children and adolescents access high-quality education, behavioral and mental health services, and preparation for post-secondary success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LARRK Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LARRK Foundation's EIN?
LARRK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3818473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does LARRK Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). LARRK Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larrk-foundation-morg_1ee72bc6f99d4c5a9f6a7f197b6d589e
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