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Larson Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Jeffrey B Larson. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $384K. Total assets have decreased from $6.4M in 2011 to $2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, California and Maine. According to available records, Larson Family Foundation has made 61 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $665K in 2020 to $389K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $740K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $175K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Maine, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Larson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, ME.
Larson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 61 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $175K.
Larson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Larson Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey B Larson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janet B Larson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The RiseGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Full Frame Initiative (Ccf)GENERAL | Greenfield, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| EdvestorsGENERAL | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Eisenhower MedicalGENERAL | Rancho Mirage, CA | $34K | 2023 |
| LeaGENERAL | Bridgton, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Usc AssociatesGENERAL | Los Angelas, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Victory ProgramsGENERAL | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Desert Community FoundaGENERAL | Pam Desert, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Loon Echo Land TrustGENERAL | Bridgton, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| MghGENERAL | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Big Sister BostonGENERAL | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Trust Financial PartnersGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food BankGENERAL | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Full Plates Full PotentialGENERAL | Brunswick, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| UscGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Macalester College Annual FundGENERAL | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| The Parenting JourneyGENERAL | Somerville, MA | $50K | 2020 |