Larson Foundation co Susan Larson
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson is a private foundation based in Rogers, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing reports 12 charitable grants totaling $89,000 to organizations in Arkansas, Iowa, Virginia, Texas, and Minnesota.
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson at a glance
In short: Larson Foundation co Susan Larson gave $89K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Arkansas. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,000
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,417
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,625
- Total assets
- $1,592,793
- +6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (27% 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 Larson Foundation co Susan Larson
- 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: 9863 South View Dr, Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: (479) 366-4512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larson Foundation co Susan Larson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Russian Baptist Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in five states: Arkansas received 27% of grant dollars, Iowa 20%, Virginia 20%, Texas 20%, and Minnesota 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Larson Foundation co Susan Larson open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 $60K (2023) to $95K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Russian Baptist Church Mt Crawford, VA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| ICA Food Shelf Minnetonka, MN | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Partnerships for Children Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Lowell, AR | Charitable | $9,000 |
| SOAR After School Program Springdale, AR | Charitable | $9,000 |
| TASC Teen Action Supprt Center Rogers, AR | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Ellipsis Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children Inc Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,592,793 | $208,929 | $116,581 | $89,000 | 12 | $89,000 | $188,848 | $82,728 |
| 2024 | $1,500,905 | $249,579 | $111,840 | $80,000 | 12 | $80,000 | $103,472 | $78,799 |
| 2023 | $1,364,653 | $48,943 | $94,433 | $60,000 | 9 | $60,000 | $32,106 | $66,869 |
| 2022 | $1,410,143 | $109,481 | $96,645 | $65,000 | 11 | $65,000 | $91,928 | $68,706 |
| 2021 | $1,397,307 | $234,120 | $124,183 | $95,000 | 13 | $95,000 | $214,461 | $79,996 |
| 2020 | $1,287,370 | $84,087 | $100,832 | $75,400 | 10 | — | $63,895 | $67,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larson Foundation co Susan Larson reported a distributable amount of $83K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations serving children and families, providing food assistance, and supporting economic opportunity. For example, Partnerships for Children describes its mission as supporting and empowering children, youth, and families involved with child protective services. Northwest Arkansas Food Bank says it nourishes communities by feeding people through partnerships with hunger-relief organizations. PeopleFund describes its work as providing underserved people and communities with access to capital, education, and resources to build healthy small businesses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $89,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,250 to $18,000, with a median of $5,625. The largest grants were $18,000 to First Russian Baptist Church in Mt Crawford, Virginia; $11,000 to ICA Food Shelf in Minnetonka, Minnesota; $10,000 to Partnerships for Children in Austin, Texas; and $9,000 each to Northwest Arkansas Food Bank in Lowell, Arkansas, and SOAR After School Program in Springdale, Arkansas.
Other 2025 recipients included TASC Teen Action Support Center ($6,000), Ellipsis ($5,250), Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa ($5,250), Food Bank of Iowa ($5,250), Helping Hand Home for Children ($5,000), PeopleFund ($3,000), and Mind & Spirit Counseling Center ($2,250).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson is led by Michael Stitt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Stitt
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Michael Barko
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Jennifer McCoy
Secretary
President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Susan J Larson
Honorary Member
President, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Honorary Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
David Stitt
Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Linda L Barko (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dorothy Jean Larson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary L. Stitt (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Jennifer McCoy (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Larson Foundation co Susan Larson
How much does Larson Foundation co Susan Larson give each year?
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson gave $89K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 12 grants.
What is Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's typical grant size?
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's median grant in 2025 was $5,625, and its average grant was $7,417, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larson Foundation co Susan Larson that year got $7K on average.
Where does Larson Foundation co Susan Larson give grants?
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's top state is Arkansas, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (20%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants) and Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Does Larson Foundation co Susan Larson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's largest grantees?
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's largest 2025 grantees include First Russian Baptist Church ($18,000), ICA Food Shelf ($11,000) and Partnerships for Children ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larson Foundation co Susan Larson?
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larson Foundation co Susan Larson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations serving children and families, providing food assistance, and supporting economic opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larson Foundation co Susan Larson?
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 Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's EIN?
Larson Foundation co Susan Larson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1736010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Larson Foundation co Susan Larson 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Larson Foundation co Susan Larson funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larson-foundation-co-susan-larson-morg_4dbb418fe23048ec85c7e08ddcfdf1cc
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