Larson Family Foundation
The Larson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It reported 14 grants totaling $329,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Massachusetts, California, Maine, and New York.
Larson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Larson Family Foundation gave $329K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,000
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,500
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,033,513
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Larson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. It says application materials may be obtained from Jeffrey B. Larson and Janet B. Larson; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey B Janet B Larson
Mailing address: 6 Arlington Street Unit 5, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (781) 237-8167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was On the Rise ($70K). Together the top 10 received $304K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 74 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 18% to California, 15% to Maine, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Larson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 262% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $329K (2024) to $665K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On the Rise Cambridge, MA | General | $70,000 |
| Full Frame Initiative (CCF) Greenfield, MA | General | $60,000 |
| Edvestors Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Rancho Mirage, CA | General | $34,000 |
| Lea Bridgton, ME | General | $25,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation Pam Desert, CA | General | $15,000 |
| MGH Fund Boston, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Loon Echo Land Trust Bridgton, ME | General | $15,000 |
| USC Associates Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Full Plates Full Potential Brunswick, ME | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,033,513 | $283,754 | $353,726 | $329,000 | 14 | $329,070 | $259,098 | $125,794 |
| 2023 | $2,116,011 | $139,739 | $419,957 | $389,000 | 15 | $389,070 | $118,268 | $133,983 |
| 2022 | $2,386,453 | $125,924 | $421,919 | $370,000 | 14 | $370,070 | $70,005 | $155,800 |
| 2021 | $2,676,448 | $224,138 | $444,677 | $370,000 | 13 | $370,070 | $137,536 | $177,570 |
| 2020 | $2,904,912 | $-366,674 | $741,733 | $665,000 | 18 | — | $61,478 | $191,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes homelessness services, school improvement, land conservation, and food access. For example, On the Rise describes its work as supporting people experiencing homelessness, while EdVestors says it connects Boston philanthropists with the city’s public schools to support school improvement efforts. Loon Echo Land Trust says it protects land in the northern Sebago Lake region, and Full Plates Full Potential describes its work as helping schools and nonprofits provide meals to food-insecure children.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated work addresses charitable giving in desert communities, food distribution, family support, and financial inclusion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $329,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $70,000, with a median of $15,000. Larger awards included $70,000 to On the Rise, $60,000 to Full Frame Initiative, $50,000 to EdVestors, and $34,000 to Eisenhower Medical. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey B. Larson and Janet B. Larson as trustees.
Larson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet B. Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Family Foundation
How much does Larson Family Foundation give each year?
Larson Family Foundation gave $329K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $389K across 15 grants.
What is Larson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Larson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,500, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larson Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Larson Family Foundation give grants?
Larson Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Maine (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants) and Bridgton, ME (2 grants).
Does Larson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Larson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include On the Rise ($70,000), Full Frame Initiative (CCF) ($60,000) and Edvestors ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larson Family Foundation?
Larson Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $329K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes homelessness services, school improvement, land conservation, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larson Family Foundation's EIN?
Larson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3533712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larson Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Larson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larson-family-foundation-morg_48a44e20def1423592c9d7c81e7ded2b
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