Larson Financial Foundation
The Larson Financial Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. The foundation is Larson’s philanthropic arm and says it works to create sustainable change by strengthening communities and fostering opportunities for growth.
Larson Financial Foundation at a glance
In short: Larson Financial Foundation gave $131K across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,052
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,560
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $517,336
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 Larson Financial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14567 N Outer 40 Suite 500, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 569-2400
Website: https://larson.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larson Financial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uttermost International ($55K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 202 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies active projects in Cambodia, Tanzania, India, the Philippines, and St. Louis, among other places. In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 13% to Missouri, 10% each to Virginia and Texas, and 7% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Larson Financial Foundation gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $75K (2020) to $631K (2022). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uttermost International East Peoria, IL | General Operations | $54,500 |
| Heartcry Missionary Roanoke, VA | General Operations | $13,100 |
| Human Coalition Frisco, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Ruel Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | General Operations | $8,169 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Operations | $4,854 |
| Faith Christian School Spokane, MO | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Chapel of the Lake Lake St Louis, MO | General Operations | $2,555 |
| Clinton Prairie Volleyball Breese, IL | General Operations | $1,825 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Operations | $1,800 |
| St Patrick's Center St. Louis, MO | General Operations | $1,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,336 | $141,329 | $137,492 | $131,052 | 84 | $131,052 | $971 |
| 2023 | $516,467 | $214,167 | $203,131 | $141,882 | 70 | $141,882 | $1,084 |
| 2022 | $505,431 | $623,356 | $636,002 | $631,282 | 1 | $631,282 | $326 |
| 2021 | $519,209 | $548,583 | $591,153 | $583,199 | 46 | $583,861 | $1,001 |
| 2020 | $557,679 | $139,672 | $95,226 | $75,000 | 1 | — | $397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larson Financial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $971 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
The foundation’s website says it supports projects intended to strengthen communities, empower individuals, and foster opportunities for growth. Its 2024 filing lists the purposes of its largest grants as general operations.
Its grantees represent varied activities. Uttermost International says its mission is to proclaim God’s word and love by educating children, empowering churches, and impacting communities in India. Human Coalition says it assists women and families with unexpected pregnancy and early-childhood-care needs, while engaging culture to advance a life-affirming ethic. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by hardship around the world. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address heart health, Christian education, inclusive recreation, pregnancy and adoption support, and youth development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 84 grants totaling $131,052. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $54,500, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $54,500 to Uttermost International, $13,100 to HeartCry Missionary, $10,000 to Human Coalition, and $8,169 to Ruel Foundation. The filing lists each of these grants for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul D. Larson, Rebecca Larson, and Scott Larson as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Paul Larson as its founder.
Larson Financial Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul D. Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Larson
Director
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 Financial Foundation
How much does Larson Financial Foundation give each year?
Larson Financial Foundation gave $131K across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 70 grants.
What is Larson Financial Foundation's typical grant size?
Larson Financial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,560, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larson Financial Foundation give grants?
Larson Financial Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (8 grants), St. Louis, MO (8 grants), Minneapolis, MN (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Larson Financial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larson Financial Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (84 of 84) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larson Financial Foundation's largest grantees?
Larson Financial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uttermost International ($54,500), Heartcry Missionary ($13,100) and Human Coalition ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larson Financial Foundation?
Larson Financial Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $971 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larson Financial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it supports projects intended to strengthen communities, empower individuals, and foster opportunities for growth. Its 2024 filing lists the purposes of its largest grants as general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larson Financial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larson Financial Foundation's EIN?
Larson Financial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3893553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larson Financial 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Larson Financial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larson-financial-foundation-morg_d60f0786a0bf4843886d570ade24460e
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