Larsen Foundation Inc
Larsen Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 grants included a camp, a university, churches, and other organizations.
Larsen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Larsen Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Texas. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,134,550
- +163.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,031
- +90.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,162,072
- -16.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% 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 Larsen 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: 100 Southgate Pkwy PO Box 1997, Morristown, NJ 07962-1997
Phone: (973) 538-4006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larsen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cho YEH Camp ($900K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 62 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Texas (79%) and Pennsylvania (11%), followed by New York (4%), Florida (3%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Larsen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 385% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2024) to $1.8M (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cho YEH Camp Livingston, TX | General Support | $900,000 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Deerfront Lodge Christian Camp Speculator, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Sanibel Community Church Sanibel, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Gospel Volunteers Speculator, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Harvey Cedars, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Houghton College Houghton, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| New Horizon of SWFL Bonita Springs, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church Montclair, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,162,072 | $716,079 | $1,142,405 | $1,134,550 | 18 | $1,136,050 | $689,579 | $294,729 |
| 2024 | $2,588,398 | $705,670 | $455,637 | $430,360 | 13 | $431,860 | $704,170 | $298,647 |
| 2023 | $2,338,366 | $1,014,818 | $1,636,111 | $1,633,111 | 14 | $1,634,611 | $1,059,053 | $339,310 |
| 2022 | $2,959,659 | $851,961 | $1,267,392 | $1,236,550 | 7 | $1,240,487 | $950,924 | $398,606 |
| 2021 | $3,375,091 | $1,114,133 | $1,517,321 | $1,471,540 | 10 | — | $1,483,382 | $442,956 |
| 2020 | $3,778,282 | $1,527,058 | $1,825,400 | $1,807,550 | 14 | — | $2,022,453 | $417,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larsen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span religious education and worship, higher education, and emergency medical services. For example, Messiah University describes its mission as educating students in intellect, character, and Christian faith for service and leadership. Harvey Cedars Bible Conference says it conducts religious worship and offers Christian Bible conferences and religious education. Speculator Volunteer Ambulance Corp describes its mission as providing prehospital emergency services in the Hamilton County, New York area without charge.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $1,134,550. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $900,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants included $900,000 to Cho Yeh Camp for general support and $125,000 to Messiah University for general support. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Deerfront Lodge Christian Camp and Sanibel Community Church, and $15,000 to Navigators; each was for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dorothy M Larsen as president and trustee; Garret W Larsen, Karen Larsen Verblaauw, and Kristen Larsen Dries as co-vice presidents and trustees.
Larsen Foundation Inc is led by Dorothy M. Larsen, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dorothy M. Larsen
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garret W. Larsen
Co-Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Larsen Verblaauw
Co-Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristen Larsen Dries
Co-Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Larsen Foundation Inc
How much does Larsen Foundation Inc give each year?
Larsen Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $430K across 13 grants.
What is Larsen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Larsen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $63,031, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larsen Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Larsen Foundation Inc give grants?
Larsen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (4 grants), Speculator, NY (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Larsen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larsen Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larsen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Larsen Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cho YEH Camp ($900,000), Messiah University ($125,000) and Deerfront Lodge Christian Camp ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larsen Foundation Inc?
Larsen Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larsen Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span religious education and worship, higher education, and emergency medical services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larsen 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 Larsen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Larsen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1482756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Larsen 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Larsen Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larsen-foundation-inc-morg_1191af3f2d97428b8df76a50bdb70082
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