Larsen Fund
Preselected recipients only
Larsen Fund is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $997,000 in 137 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $68,000. 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$997,000
- Number of grants137
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$68,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $912,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $912,500 | 129 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $997,000 | 137 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
Larsen Fund 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 Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 48 | $314,250 |
| Minnesota | 33 | $298,500 |
| New York | 10 | $82,500 |
| Idaho | 10 | $71,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $55,750 |
| Florida | 5 | $30,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $22,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $17,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Zoo | Capital campaign $63,000 / foundation annual fund $5,000 | $68,000 |
| Sterling College | Annual fund $25,000 / kelly fund $20,000 | $45,000 |
| North Branch Nature Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Annual fund | $30,000 |
| Colgate University | Annual fund $10,000 / capital endowed scholarship $15,000 - thl | $25,000 |
| Let's Grow Kids Inc | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Literacy Partners Inc | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Larsen trail capital $10,000 / annual fund $10,000 | $20,000 |
| The Children's Theatre Company | Gala fund $5,000 / annual fund $13,000 | $18,000 |
| Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice | Grant split for 5 support segments | $15,500 |
| Center for Northern Woodlands | Photo gallery $5,000 / community voices $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Annual fund $5,000 / nordic program endowed $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Green Mountain Club | Burrows trail project | $15,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Nordic tram fund | $15,000 |
| Tu Dance | Annual fund $5000 / 20th anniversary gift $10,000 | $15,000 |
| The Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Annual fund ($10,000) / gala fund ($2,500) | $12,500 |
| Conserve Nassau Inc | Nassau cty field guide $5,000 / lidar project $7,000 | $12,000 |
| St David's | Capital campaign fund | $11,000 |
| Breck School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold | Biking trails maintenance fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | Inpatient mental health program | $10,000 |
| Downstreet Housing & Comm Development | General operating | $10,000 |
| Flight Experience for Youth | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Minneapolis | Annual fund ($5,000)/endowment gift ($5,000) | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern N E | General operating | $10,000 |
| St David's | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| The Blake School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| The Children's Theatre Company | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| The Vermont Trust for Public Lands | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | Farm access program | $10,000 |
| Wayzata Sailing Foundation | Mike plant annual fund | $10,000 |
| Global Health Media | General operating | $8,000 |
| Working Dogs for Conservation | Annual fund | $8,000 |
| Farm and Wilderness Foundation | General operating | $7,500 |
| Guthrie Theater | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Vermont Works for Women Inc | General operating fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd H Larsen
- Susan Z Ritz
- Chad M Larsen
- Gordon H Ritz Jr
- Charlotte Ritz
- Daniel Otter
- Elisa Otter
- Jonathan Z Larsen
- Margot L Ritz
- Margot Marquit
- Mark C Larsen
- Nina Otter
- R Timothy Larsen
- Robert R Larsen
- Wendelle Burdick
Questions people ask
Does Larsen Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Larsen Fund give?
$997,000 in tax year 2024, across 137 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Larsen Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd H Larsen (President, Director), Susan Z Ritz (Vice President, Director), Chad M Larsen (Secretary, Director) and Gordon H Ritz Jr (Treasurer, Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Larsen Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.