Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric
See mission statement belowto raise the awarness and funds necessary to overcome pediatric brain tumors and to help the children and families affected by them
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric at a glance
In short: Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $128K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,150,000
- +76.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,778
- +57.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $7,328,839
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dr Karisa Schreck ($150K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 23 grants of 41 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Karisa Schreck Chicago, IL | Medl Research | $150,000 |
| Dr Lindsay Schwarz Memphis, TN | Medl Research | $150,000 |
| Dr Pratiti Bandopadhayay Boston, MA | Medl Research | $150,000 |
| Dr Sameer Farouk Sait New York, NY | Medl Research | $150,000 |
| Dr Sujatha Venkataraman Denver, CO | Medl Research | $150,000 |
| Dr Bethany Veo Denver, CO | Medl Research | $100,000 |
| Dr Christina Fong New York, NY | Medl Research | $100,000 |
| Dr Frank Lin Dallas, TX | Medl Research | $100,000 |
| Dr Michael Koldobsky Chicago, IL | Medl Research | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,328,839 | $1,834,174 | $2,499,676 | $1,150,000 | 9 | $405,194 |
| 2024 | $7,842,275 | $1,863,417 | $1,722,349 | $650,000 | 8 | $334,401 |
| 2023 | $6,616,177 | $1,550,590 | $1,404,400 | $450,000 | 6 | $293,352 |
| 2022 | $7,223,706 | $1,306,645 | $1,525,883 | $975,000 | 12 | $241,805 |
| 2021 | $6,929,625 | $1,068,707 | $1,007,154 | $540,000 | 6 | $287,535 |
| 2020 | $5,009,681 | $1,307,629 | $931,263 | $300,000 | 3 | $409,432 |
| 2019 | $5,199,875 | $1,056,112 | $1,025,214 | $525,000 | 7 | $175,666 |
About Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric
Based on IRS filings
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric is a public charity, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $405K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric is led by Kelly Larson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Larson
President
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Larson
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Kincade
Vice President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Durfee
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Larson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
List Attached Of Additional
Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Kincade-Dye
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Jonathan L. Finlay (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Sue Kwon (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Charles Oppler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Tractenberg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jani Hegarty (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Taub (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: KELLIaNN MCLOUGHLIN (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kerry Bascio (2022–2023) — Directors
- Former: Kerry Holder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin O'Shea (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Giegerich (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sean Duffy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Kincade (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tracy Morrisseau (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Forese (2023) — Director
- Former: Pamela Wilchek (2023) — Director
- Former: Tricia Landel (2023) — Director
- Former: Carl Daniels (2022) — Director
- Former: List attached of (2019) — Additional Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric
How much does Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric give each year?
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $650K across 8 grants.
What is Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's typical grant size?
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $127,778, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric give grants?
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's top state is Colorado, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Illinois (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medl Research" (9 grants).
Who are Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's largest grantees?
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's largest 2025 grantees include Dr Karisa Schreck ($150,000), Dr Lindsay Schwarz ($150,000) and Dr Pratiti Bandopadhayay ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric?
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's EIN?
Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1540551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
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