The Larson Legacy is a private independent foundation established in November 1997 and based in Happy Valley, Oregon. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking to support social entrepreneurs and change-makers launching nonprofit organizations that create systemic, sustainable, positive changes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+40.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$241K
+66.3% YoY
Grant Count
71
+29.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+28.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is giving for the environment, human rights, and civil liberties, thereby creating a more compassionate, kinder world. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Environment
- International human rights
- Human services
- Youth education
- Youth basketball programs
- COVID-19 relief assistance
- General funding support
Grantmaking
The foundation appears open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding based on recent data.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across the United States, including major cities such as New York, Portland, and Washington, D.C., and states including California, Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $5,044,954
- Total revenues: $1,728,880
- Total expenses: $338,375
- Number of employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $3,582,686
- Total liabilities: $1,560
- Revenue: -$330 (slight loss)
- Expenses: $177,518
Investment Performance: The foundation's 2024 revenues were significantly influenced by a net gain from the sale of non-inventory assets of $1,680,359, while investment income and dividends totaled $48,521 (down 40.2% from the prior year).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,044,954 | $3,582,686 | $3,768,565 |
| Revenue | $1,728,880 | $-330 | $-724,079 |
| Expenses | $338,375 | $177,518 | $201,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $260,497 | $158,201 | $185,793 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,675,211 | $63,256 | $11,276 |
| Distributable Amount | $233,761 | $188,357 | $197,562 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members working on a voluntary basis without compensation:
- Leland E.G. Larson — President
- Kathleen C. Larson — Vice President
- Amy Larson — Secretary/Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LELAND EG LARSON | President | 10 | — |
| KATHLEEN C LARSON | VP | 5 | — |
| AMY LARSON | SEC/TREAS | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 14404 SE Krause Ln, Happy Valley, OR 97086-6534
- Phone: 503-593-5674
- EIN: 91-1859861
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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