The Donald D and Lynn P Larson
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson is a private foundation based in Wyoming, Ohio. In 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $166,252, including support for organizations in Ohio and Wyoming working in areas such as education, the arts, parks, and community services.
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson at a glance
In short: The Donald D and Lynn P Larson gave $166K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,252
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,917
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,124,579
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% 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 The Donald D and Lynn P Larson
- 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: 203 Hilltop Lane, Wyoming, OH 45215
Phone: (513) 317-2957
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald D and Lynn P Larson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami University Foundation ($72K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 59 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 52% to recipients in Ohio and 42% to recipients in Wyoming. Other reported shares were 3% to Montana, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Donald D and Lynn P Larson gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 245% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 268% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $183K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University Foundation Oxford, OH | Annual Fund | $72,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival Jackson, WY | Annual Fund | $60,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $7,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Wyoming School Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $3,150 |
| FC Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $2,250 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Renters Equity Cincinnati, OH | Annual Campaign | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,124,579 | $62,750 | $178,034 | $166,252 | 21 | $176,209 | $62,750 | $65,790 |
| 2024 | $1,239,723 | $232,045 | $205,712 | $182,523 | 12 | $202,009 | $232,045 | $62,954 |
| 2023 | $1,213,389 | $113,058 | $105,472 | $96,640 | 9 | $104,284 | $118,892 | $62,332 |
| 2022 | $1,099,902 | $29,070 | $54,215 | $48,165 | 12 | $48,165 | $23,020 | $60,077 |
| 2021 | $1,302,924 | $58,933 | $57,435 | $51,000 | 5 | $51,000 | $52,498 | $68,488 |
| 2020 | $1,238,321 | $270,389 | $86,487 | $83,000 | 10 | — | $266,902 | $59,109 |
| 2019 | $1,064,532 | $1,066,854 | $33,693 | $23,500 | 3 | — | $783,461 | $44,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald D and Lynn P Larson reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included annual-fund support for Miami University Foundation, Grand Teton Music Festival, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and Cincinnati Opera, as well as general-fund support for Yellowstone Forever and other organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Grand Teton Music Festival says it engages, entertains, educates, and inspires resident and seasonal communities through musical experiences, primarily classical performances. Grand Teton National Park Foundation says it partners with the park to steward, protect, and enhance it. Yellowstone Forever says it supports Yellowstone National Park through philanthropic and educational initiatives. Wyoming School Foundation says it seeks to enhance academic excellence and enrich the lives of children in Wyoming, Ohio. FC Cincinnati Foundation says it aims to improve children’s lives through soccer. Mote Marine Laboratory says it advances marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $166,252. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $72,000, with a median grant of $750.
The largest reported grants included $72,000 to Miami University Foundation for its annual fund; $60,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival for its annual fund; $10,000 to Grand Teton National Park Foundation for its annual fund; and $7,000 to Cincinnati Opera for its annual fund. Other grants included $5,000 to Yellowstone Forever for its general fund, $3,150 to Wyoming School Foundation for its general fund, and $2,250 to FC Cincinnati Foundation for its annual fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynn P Larson as president; Donald P Larson as secretary/treasurer; and Kelly B Larson, Elizabeth Larson Kay, and Matthew P Larson as directors.
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson is led by Lynn P. Larson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn P. Larson
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly B. Larson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew P. Larson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Larson Kay
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald P. Larson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth D. Larson (2019) — Director
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 The Donald D and Lynn P Larson
How much does The Donald D and Lynn P Larson give each year?
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson gave $166K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 12 grants.
What is The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's typical grant size?
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $7,917, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Donald D and Lynn P Larson give grants?
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants), Jackson, WY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Donald D and Lynn P Larson give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's largest grantees?
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's largest 2025 grantees include Miami University Foundation ($72,000), Grand Teton Music Festival ($60,000) and Grand Teton National Park Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald D and Lynn P Larson?
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Donald D and Lynn P Larson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included annual-fund support for Miami University Foundation, Grand Teton Music Festival, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and Cincinnati Opera, as well as general-fund support for Yellowstone Forever and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald D and Lynn P Larson?
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 ↑
What is The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's EIN?
The Donald D and Lynn P Larson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1066900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Donald D and Lynn P Larson 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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