The Larson Legacy
Accepts applications
The Larson Legacy is a private foundation in Happy Valley, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,250 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$210,250
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $241,250 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $157,200 | 50 | $5.1 million |
| 2023 | $145,100 | 55 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $241,250 | 71 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $210,250 | 62 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Leland Eg Larson 14404 SE Krause Lane, Happy Valley, OR 97086-6534 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 593-5674 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See attachments |
What The Larson Legacy funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 55 | $162,500 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,750 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on Youth | Sunflower farms | $25,000 |
| Agape Village | General funding | $25,000 |
| BBH Eye Foundation | General funding | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Oregon Inc | General funding | $15,000 |
| Wholistic Peace Institute | Gary spanovich | $15,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $15,000 |
| Ted Foundation Inc | General funding | $8,750 |
| Palm University Foundation | School in ghana | $8,000 |
| Society for the Recognition of Art | Works + conversations magazine | $5,000 |
| Interstitial Cystitis Association | General funding | $5,000 |
| Pile of Puppies | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Forest Stewards Guild | General funding | $5,000 |
| MCK PDX Inc | General funding | $3,000 |
| Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas Alpacas | General funding | $3,000 |
| Elakha Alliance | General funding | $3,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $3,000 |
| Portland Table Tennis Club | General funding | $2,500 |
| Irco | General funding | $2,000 |
| Depave | General funding | $2,000 |
| Artist Mentorship Program | General funding | $2,000 |
| House of Dreams | General funding | $2,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | General funding | $1,000 |
| Cat Adoption Team | General funding | $1,000 |
| Clackamas Womens Services | General funding | $1,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $1,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $1,000 |
| HYGIENE4ALL | General funding | $1,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General funding | $1,000 |
| Clackamas Service Center | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Community Warehouse Inc | General funding | $1,000 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | For everett philharmonic | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Tualatin Valley | Veronica williams | $1,000 |
| Individual | Gheneral funding | $1,000 |
| Friends Involved in Dog Outreach | General funding | $1,000 |
| Individual | General funding | $1,000 |
| MCK PDX Inc | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Center for Public Policy | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland Eg Larson
- Kathleen C Larson
- Amy Larson
Questions people ask
Does The Larson Legacy accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachments.
How much does The Larson Legacy give?
$210,250 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Larson Legacy?
Its 2025 filing lists Leland Eg Larson (President), Kathleen C Larson (VP) and Amy Larson (Sec/Treas).
What does The Larson Legacy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and environment and conservation.