Larsen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Larsen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $900,000. 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 grants18
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $430,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 14 | $6.2 million |
| 2023 | $430,360 | 13 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 18 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Larsen Foundation Inc 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.
What Larsen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $900,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 4 | $43,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $33,600 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,450 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cho Yeh Camp | General support | $900,000 |
| Messiah University | General support | $125,000 |
| Deerfront Lodge Christian Camp | General support | $20,000 |
| Sanibel Community Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Navigators | General support | $15,000 |
| Gospel Volunteers | General support | $12,000 |
| Harvey Cedars Bible Conference | General support | $10,000 |
| Houghton College | General support | $10,000 |
| New Horizon of SWFL | General support | $10,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | General support | $5,000 |
| The Village Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Speculator Volunteer Ambulance | General support | $1,500 |
| Christian Heritage School | General support | $1,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | General support | $1,000 |
| Shell Point Health Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Alliance Stamp Ministry | General support | $500 |
| Compassion International | General support | $450 |
| Legacy Foundation at Shell Point | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy M Larsen
- Garret W Larsen
- Karen Larsen Verblaauw
- Kristen Larsen Dries
Questions people ask
Does Larsen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Larsen Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Larsen Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy M Larsen (President/Trustee), Garret W Larsen (Co-Vice President/Trustee), Karen Larsen Verblaauw (Co-Vice President/Trustee) and Kristen Larsen Dries (Co-Vice President/Trustee).
What does Larsen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.