Larson Financial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Larson Financial Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,052 in 84 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $54,500. 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$131,052
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$54,500
- Assets$517,336
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $141,882 the year before.
55% 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 | $141,882 | 70 | $516,467 |
| 2024 | $131,052 | 84 | $517,336 |
How to apply
Larson Financial 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 Larson Financial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $57,825 |
| Missouri | 28 | $17,135 |
| Virginia | 3 | $13,750 |
| Texas | 7 | $13,300 |
| California | 2 | $8,769 |
| Florida | 10 | $5,519 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,854 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $4,500 |
| New York | 6 | $1,900 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uttermost International | General operations | $54,500 |
| Heartcry Missionary | General operations | $13,100 |
| Human Coalition | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ruel Foundation | General operations | $8,169 |
| Samaritans Purse | General operations | $4,854 |
| Faith Christian School | General operations | $3,000 |
| Chapel of the Lake | General operations | $2,555 |
| Clinton Prairie Volleyball | General operations | $1,825 |
| American Heart Association | General operations | $1,800 |
| St Patrick's Center | General operations | $1,350 |
| Convoy of Hope | General operations | $1,040 |
| National Ms Society | General operations | $900 |
| Cru - Campus Crusade for Christ | General operations | $700 |
| One More Child | General operations | $700 |
| The King's Academy | General operations | $619 |
| Achieve Tahoe | General operations | $600 |
| Advancing Native Missions | General operations | $500 |
| Access Ministries | General operations | $500 |
| ALS Association of Greater Chicago | General operations | $500 |
| Bethany International | General operations | $500 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee Inc | General operations | $500 |
| City Serve | General operations | $500 |
| Compassion International | General operations | $500 |
| Crossway Church | General operations | $500 |
| Crosspoint Christian School | General operations | $500 |
| Cure PSP | General operations | $500 |
| First United Methodist Church | General operations | $500 |
| Fiver Children's Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| Freedom Works | General operations | $500 |
| Faith Through Fire | General operations | $500 |
| Fruit of Hope Ministries | General operations | $500 |
| Gospel Inc | General operations | $500 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | General operations | $500 |
| Incarnate Word School | General operations | $500 |
| Lighthouse Ministries | General operations | $500 |
| Minneosta Adult and Teen Challenge | General operations | $500 |
| New Life Family Services | General operations | $500 |
| Operation Food Search | General operations | $500 |
| The Stone Table | General operations | $500 |
| Trotter Family YMCA | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul D Larson
- Rebecca Larson
- Scott Larson
Questions people ask
Does Larson Financial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Larson Financial Foundation give?
$131,052 in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Larson Financial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul D Larson (Director), Rebecca Larson (Director) and Scott Larson (Director).
What does Larson Financial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and education.