Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation
Accepts applications
Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,650 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$51,650
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$642,889
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,940 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,940 | 11 | $554,649 |
| 2024 | $51,650 | 30 | $642,889 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Larson 800 SE Browns Wood Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 491-3109 |
| What to submit | Any form |
| Restrictions | Qualified institutions under section 170 of the internal revenue code |
What Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 21 | $48,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $2,150 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Tim's Church | Contributions | $10,000 |
| St Tim's Church | Contributions | $10,000 |
| YMCA | Contributions | $5,050 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Dmarc | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Marshalltown Art and Civic Center and Fisher Art Museum | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | Contributions | $3,000 |
| St Tim's Church | Contributions | $600 |
| Randon Acts of Flowers Tampa Bay | Contributions | $500 |
| Chapel By the Sea Church | Contributions | $500 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Contributions | $500 |
| Veteran Adminstration | Contributions | $500 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Contributions | $500 |
| Des Moines Community Foundation | Contributions | $500 |
| Marshalltown Martha Ellen Tye Foundation | Contributions | $500 |
| Colorado Outdoor Education Center | Contributions | $500 |
| Easterseals Iowa | Contributions | $500 |
| Bridges of Iowa | Contributions | $500 |
| Chapel By the Sea Church | Contributions | $300 |
| Chapel By the Sea Church | Contributions | $300 |
| Chapel By the Sea Church | Contributions | $300 |
| Chapel By the Sea Church | Contributions | $250 |
| Iowa Golf Association Foundation | Contributions | $250 |
| Party on the Hill Foundation | Contributions | $250 |
| Universtity of St Thomas | Contributions | $250 |
| National Park - Lake Superior Foundation | Contributions | $250 |
| Iowa Bicycle Foundation | Contributions | $250 |
| Camp Foster #130 YMCA | Contributions | $250 |
| Can Do Cancer Foundation | Contributions | $250 |
| St Tim's Church | Contributions | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Larson
- Kathy Larson
Questions people ask
Does Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation give?
$51,650 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Larson (Vice President & Secretary) and Kathy Larson (President & Treasurer).
What does Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and community development.