The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $191,000 to charitable organizations, including universities, veterans’ and disaster-response organizations, healthcare organizations, and organizations serving grieving families.
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 at a glance
In short: The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 gave $191K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Texas. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,000
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,611
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,274,890
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Dallas ($25K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest reported shares went to Texas (26%), California (20%), Florida (19%), Pennsylvania (16%), and Virginia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas Irving, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General | $17,750 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Arlington, VA | General | $17,750 |
| Team Red White and Blue Tampa, FL | General | $17,750 |
| Team Rubicon Inc El Segundo, CA | General | $17,750 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General | $10,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Resources for Human Developement Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,274,890 | $223,794 | $242,134 | $191,000 | 18 | $208,500 | $193,602 | $219,871 |
| 2024 | $3,292,846 | $237,795 | $220,914 | $171,000 | 19 | $188,500 | $208,808 | $208,199 |
| 2023 | $3,292,428 | $214,168 | $225,848 | $182,000 | 19 | $199,428 | $169,966 | $188,967 |
| 2022 | $3,303,355 | $83,678 | $251,208 | $200,000 | 18 | $217,500 | $93,448 | $198,830 |
| 2021 | $3,471,619 | $315,156 | $224,178 | $173,000 | 19 | $190,500 | $283,834 | $217,698 |
| 2020 | $3,380,392 | $202,240 | $222,821 | $178,000 | 21 | — | $174,500 | $195,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 reported a distributable amount of $220K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University, while the University of Dallas says it pursues education in wisdom, truth, and virtue. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Other 2025 recipients include Mayo Clinic, which says it works to improve health and well-being through patient care, education, and research; Peter’s Place, which says it provides supportive environments for grieving children and families; and The Jim Saunders Fund, which says it provides educational scholarships and assistance to people facing catastrophic events or emergency hardship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $191,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 each to the University of Dallas and Texas A&M Foundation; $17,750 each to Wounded Warrior Project, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Team Red White and Blue, and Team Rubicon; and $10,000 each to United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Mayo Clinic, UCSF Foundation, and Resources for Human Development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Terrence A. Larsen and Ashley A. Larsen as co-trustees.
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley A. Larsen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence A. Larsen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig S. Larsen (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007
How much does The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 give each year?
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 gave $191K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $171K across 19 grants.
What is The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's typical grant size?
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,611, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 give grants?
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's top state is Texas, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's largest grantees?
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's largest 2025 grantees include University of Dallas ($25,000), Texas A&M Foundation ($25,000) and Wounded Warrior Project ($17,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007?
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (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 The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University, while the University of Dallas says it pursues education in wisdom, truth, and virtue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007?
The foundation states that it 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 The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's EIN?
The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6507234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Larsen Foundation XXXXX8007 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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