Larson Charitable Foundation
Larson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $209K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $36K.
Larson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Larson Charitable Foundation gave $71K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,900
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,817
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $208,810
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Larson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice ($20K). Together the top 6 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Larson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 318% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $71K (2024) to $227K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice Honolulu, HI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep Sausalito, CA | General Support | $16,100 |
| Hawaii Food Bank Honolulu, HI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Wildcare San Rafael, CA | General Support | $7,300 |
| Henry Kapono Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $208,810 | $42,191 | $79,047 | $70,900 | 6 | $70,900 | $35,594 | $22,297 |
| 2023 | $232,203 | $53,713 | $97,027 | $80,000 | 7 | $86,252 | $47,339 | $21,703 |
| 2022 | $265,620 | $94,392 | $238,625 | $226,700 | 10 | $230,362 | $86,149 | $27,845 |
| 2021 | $409,853 | $122,344 | $153,984 | $141,700 | 9 | $142,325 | $111,710 | $37,098 |
| 2020 | $441,493 | $72,836 | $174,575 | $151,250 | 7 | — | $62,453 | $37,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Larson Charitable Foundation is led by Elizabeth Rice Grossman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Rice Grossman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John William Larson
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 Larson Charitable Foundation
How much does Larson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Larson Charitable Foundation gave $71K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 7 grants.
What is Larson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Larson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $11,817, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Larson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does Larson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larson Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Larson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice ($20,000), Bridge the Gap College Prep ($16,100) and Hawaii Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larson Charitable Foundation?
Larson Charitable Foundation reported $209K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Larson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Larson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3315315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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