LARRK Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LARRK Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $528,993 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $528,993 | 38 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 41 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
LARRK Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What LARRK Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $7,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 34 | $921,473 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,224 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Denver School | General Support | $150,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | General Support | $130,000 |
| University of Denver Graduate Schoo | General Support | $100,000 |
| Montview Church | General Support | $100,000 |
| Highline Canal Conservancy | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lifespan Local | General Support | $50,000 |
| Work to Ride | General Support | $50,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund | General Support | $25,000 |
| Warren Village | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bluff Lake Nature Center | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Vrain Valley Schools Innovation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature Science | General Support | $25,000 |
| Thriving Families | General Support | $20,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| Colorado Youth for Change | General Support | $20,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cottonwood Institute | General Support | $15,000 |
| Invest in Kids | General Support | $15,000 |
| Central City Opera | General Support | $15,000 |
| Mile High Early Learning | General Support | $10,000 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School of | General Support | $10,000 |
| Youth on Record | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kids First Health Care | General Support | $10,000 |
| Urban Peak | General Support | $10,000 |
| City Year | General Support | $10,000 |
| Early Excellence Program of Denver | General Support | $10,000 |
| Portrat Society of America | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Mary Catholic Parish | General Support | $10,000 |
| Musical Mentor Collaborative | General Support | $7,500 |
| SustainED | General Support | $7,500 |
| Colorado Association of Funders | General Support | $6,473 |
| Mackintosh Academy | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bags of FunGabby Krause Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Rosalynn Carter Institute of Caregi | General Support | $5,000 |
| Clayton Early Learning | General support | $5,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| PlatteForum | General Support | $5,000 |
| Swallow Hill Music Association | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop | General Support | $4,000 |
| Family Legacy Missions Internationa | General Support | $1,224 |
Officers and trustees
- Louisa Craft Jornayvaz
- Wendell Fleming
Questions people ask
Does LARRK Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LARRK Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs LARRK Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louisa Craft Jornayvaz (Presid & Secret) and Wendell Fleming (Executive Dir.).
What does LARRK Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.