Larson Foundation
The Larson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports one grant of $65,000 to an organization in Minnesota; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Larson Foundation at a glance
In short: Larson Foundation gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $340,883
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Larson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4931 Bonita Bay Blvd 1802, Bonita Springs, FL 34134-1705
Phone: (651) 482-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Praiselive Broadcasting ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing lists all grant dollars as going to Minnesota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Larson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 392% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $694K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Praiselive Broadcasting Osakis, MN | General Support | $65,000 |
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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 | $340,883 | $24,338 | $66,249 | $65,000 | 1 | $65,000 | $23,378 | $16,576 |
| 2024 | $382,794 | $144,334 | $61,890 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,100 | $94,493 | $17,444 |
| 2023 | $300,350 | $191,722 | $32,000 | $32,000 | 3 | $32,000 | $443 | $11,144 |
| 2022 | $232,000 | $220,919 | $33,505 | $33,500 | 4 | $33,505 | $102,594 | $7,057 |
| 2021 | $128,054 | $182,470 | $285,520 | $285,500 | 17 | $285,520 | $51,166 | $12,489 |
| 2020 | $295,904 | $408,518 | $705,382 | $694,000 | 65 | — | $75,745 | $25,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $65,000 through one grant. Its listed grant was $65,000 to PRAISELIVE BROADCASTING in Osakis, Minnesota, for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists KENNETH R LARSON as president/secretary and BARBARA J LARSON as vice president.
Larson Foundation is led by Kenneth R. Larson, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth R. Larson
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Larson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Larson Foundation
How much does Larson Foundation give each year?
Larson Foundation gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is Larson Foundation?
Larson Foundation reported $341K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Larson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Larson Foundation make grants?
The 2025 filing lists all grant dollars as going to Minnesota recipients.
What is Larson Foundation's EIN?
Larson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1605601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Larson 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
(7)
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 March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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