Larsson Danforth Family Foundation
The Larsson Danforth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. It made 12 grants totaling $41,000 in 2024, supporting organizations in several states, including Massachusetts, New York, California, and Montana.
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Larsson Danforth Family Foundation gave $41K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,417
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $551,697
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Larsson Danforth Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Box 1508, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Phone: (617) 723-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larsson Danforth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buzzards Bay Coalition ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 32% to Massachusetts, 12% to California, and 12% to Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Larsson Danforth Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 720% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $5K (2021) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Sense Media San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marion Institute Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New Bedford Light New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2ND Stage Theatre New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Ovando, MT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ensemble Studio Theater New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club 1211 New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| MCC Theatre New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Public Theatre New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $551,697 | $78,975 | $48,061 | $41,000 | 12 | $40,000 | $70,914 | $60,886 |
| 2023 | $520,783 | $28,663 | $77,122 | $61,500 | 12 | $61,500 | $8,395 | $55,190 |
| 2022 | $569,242 | $16,306 | $50,226 | $34,000 | 7 | $34,000 | $1,759 | $57,699 |
| 2021 | $604,978 | $29,428 | $20,192 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $10,111 | $57,500 |
| 2020 | $607,908 | $12,775 | $31,984 | $22,000 | 9 | — | $10,551 | $49,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larsson Danforth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 included support for media and technology education, environmental conservation, and theater organizations. Common Sense Media describes its mission as helping children thrive in a world of media and technology. Buzzards Bay Coalition says it works to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed, including through education and conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $41,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $3,000. All itemized grants were listed as unrestricted.
Notable grants included $5,000 each to Common Sense Media, Marion Institute, and The New Bedford Light. The foundation also awarded $3,000 to each of several New York theater organizations, including 2nd Stage Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theater, Manhattan Theater Club 1211, MCC Theatre, and The Public Theatre. Other grants included $3,000 to Buzzards Bay Coalition and $2,000 to Montana Land Reliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carlene B Larsson Trustee and Trygg L Danforth Trustee as trustees.
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carlene B. Larsson Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trygg L. Danforth Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carlene B. Larsson (2020) — Trustee
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 Larsson Danforth Family Foundation
How much does Larsson Danforth Family Foundation give each year?
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation gave $41K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 12 grants.
What is Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larsson Danforth Family Foundation give grants?
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and New Bedford, MA (2 grants).
Does Larsson Danforth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Buzzards Bay Coalition ($6,000 across 2 grants), Common Sense Media ($5,000) and Marion Institute ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larsson Danforth Family Foundation?
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation reported $552K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Larsson Danforth Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for media and technology education, environmental conservation, and theater organizations. Common Sense Media describes its mission as helping children thrive in a world of media and technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larsson Danforth Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's EIN?
Larsson Danforth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3469426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larsson Danforth 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.
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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