Raymond and Pauline Larson

Private foundation · Grantmaker East Hartford, CT EIN: 88-4110470

Raymond and Pauline Larson is a private foundation, based in East Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.

Raymond and Pauline Larson at a glance

In short: Raymond and Pauline Larson gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$15,454
+157.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
2
+100.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,727
+28.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$7,727
Total assets
$71,700
+29.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
Connecticut (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Raymond and Pauline Larson funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

East Hartford Public Schools: $9KEast Hartford Public Schools$9KConnecticut River Conservancy: $6KConnecticut River Conservancy$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was East Hartford Public Schools ($9K). Together the top 2 received $15K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

East HartfordGreenfield

How Raymond and Pauline Larson gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 526% 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

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
East Hartford Public Schools East Hartford, CTProvide Funding Reading Programs$9,454
Connecticut River Conservancy Greenfield, MAProvide Funding Support CRC Programs$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$71,700$36,941$20,433$15,4542$15,454$2,937
2023$55,192$34,345$8,630$6,0001$6,000—
2022$29,477$32,609$3,132$3,0001$3,000—

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond and Pauline Larson reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Raymond and Pauline Larson is led by Arianna E. Larson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Arianna E. Larson

    President

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher R. Larson

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deborah L. Alter

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maureen A. Rodgers

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nickolas R. Onidi

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia E. Rodgers

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Timothy D. Larson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Larson

    Board Memebe

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Fitzgerald

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raymond Larson

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Mary L. Onidi (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Maura C. Fitzgerald (2022–2023) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Raymond and Pauline Larson

How much does Raymond and Pauline Larson give each year?

Raymond and Pauline Larson gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.

How large is Raymond and Pauline Larson?

Raymond and Pauline Larson reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Raymond and Pauline Larson operate?

Raymond and Pauline Larson has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts.

What is Raymond and Pauline Larson's EIN?

Raymond and Pauline Larson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4110470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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