Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation
The Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmonds, Washington. In 2024, it made grants classified as religious or public, social, and humanitarian, including support for Christian organizations and humanitarian work.
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation at a glance
In short: Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation gave $541K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Virginia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $541,000
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,542
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $776,391
- -36.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reed & Jeanne Larson 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: 8909 196Th Street Sw, Edmonds, WA 98026
Phone: (206) 419-3824
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pax DEI for Nuba ($50K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 122 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (21%), Washington (16%), Colorado (10%), Oregon (9%), and Georgia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $512K (2023) to $777K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pax DEI for Nuba Harrisonburg, VA | Public, Social, and Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Petros Network Portland, OR | Public, Social, and Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Madison, WI | Religious | $45,000 |
| The Navigators Boone, IA | Religious | $45,000 |
| Community Bible Study Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $26,000 |
| Beloved Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Public, Social, and Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Christian Aid Mission Charlottesville, VA | Religious | $25,000 |
| CS Lewis Institute Springfield, VA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Kairos Prison Ministry International Debary, FL | Religious | $25,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $25,000 |
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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 | $776,391 | $100,695 | $551,967 | $541,000 | 24 | $541,000 | $93,680 | $42,618 |
| 2023 | $1,226,694 | $9,799 | $525,265 | $511,500 | 25 | $511,500 | $22,070 | $65,517 |
| 2022 | $1,742,160 | $59,697 | $794,711 | $777,000 | 28 | $777,000 | $46,069 | $104,057 |
| 2021 | $2,477,174 | $232,739 | $546,144 | $524,000 | 24 | $524,000 | $210,595 | $112,451 |
| 2020 | $2,790,579 | $403,033 | $711,215 | $681,000 | 21 | — | $372,818 | $131,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 supported organizations whose work included religious ministry and Bible study, as well as public, social, and humanitarian services. For example, Petros Network says it equips Indigenous leaders to share the Christian faith and address spiritual and physical poverty; Community Bible Study describes its mission as making disciples through Bible study; and BELOVED Atlanta says it provides safe housing and other services to women affected by sex trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $541,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to PAX DEI FOR NUBA and Petros Network; $45,000 each to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and The Navigators; and $26,000 to Community Bible Study. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to BELOVED Atlanta, Christian Aid Mission, CS Lewis Institute, Kairos Prison Ministry International, New Horizons Foundation, and Regeneration Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia Larson Craig, Barbara Larson Finnegan, and Patricia Larson Sween as successor trustees.
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Larson Finnegan
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcia Larson Craig
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Larson Sween
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation
How much does Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation give each year?
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation gave $541K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $512K across 25 grants.
What is Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's typical grant size?
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,542, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation give grants?
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (16%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisonburg, VA (2 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (18 grants) and "Public, Social, and Humanitarian" (6 grants).
Who are Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's largest grantees?
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pax DEI for Nuba ($50,000), Petros Network ($50,000) and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation?
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation reported $776K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose work included religious ministry and Bible study, as well as public, social, and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reed & Jeanne Larson 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 Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's EIN?
Reed & Jeanne Larson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1443620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Reed & Jeanne 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.
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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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