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Larson Foundation is a private corporation based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. It holds total assets of $22.7M. Annual income is reported at $8.6M. Total assets have grown from $11.7M in 2011 to $22.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Helping South Dakotans achieve a better quality of life. Established in 1990 by Dale Larson to support communities and citizens throughout South Dakota. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in South Dakota. According to available records, Larson Foundation has made 87 grants totaling $30.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2021 to $28.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $12.8M, with an average award of $347K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in South Dakota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Helping South Dakotans achieve a better quality of life. Established in 1990 by Dale Larson to support communities and citizens throughout South Dakota. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SD.
Larson Foundation has distributed a total of $30.2M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $347K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $12.8M.
The application deadline is Rolling - January 2-February 15 and July 2-August 15 for LOI; March 1 and September 1 for full appli. Only funds 501(c)(3) organizations based in South Dakota.
Larson Foundation is headquartered in SIOUX FALLS, SD.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelle Jackson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maree Larson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| O Dale Larson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$22.7M
Fair Market Value
$22.7M
Net Worth
$22.7M
Grants Paid
$2.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.4M
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $22.1M
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$30.2M
Average Grant
$347K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State UniversityLARSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. | Brookings, SD | $12.8M | 2022 |
| Childrens Home SocietyPROGRAM EXPENSES | Sioux Falls, SD | $500K | 2022 |
| OneheartPROGRAM EXPENSES | Rapid City, SD | $150K | 2022 |
| Brookings Area Habitat For HumanityPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $140K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Northern PlainsPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $130K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of RosebudPROGRAM EXPENSES | Mission, SD | $75K | 2022 |
| Working Against Violence IncPROGRAM EXPENSES | Rapid City, SD | $60K | 2022 |
| Black Hills PlayhousePROGRAM EXPENSES | Custer, SD | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Brookins Public LibraryPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $49K | 2022 |
| Youth & Family Services IncPROGRAM EXPENSES | Rapid City, SD | $40K | 2022 |
| East Central Casa ProgramPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $25K | 2022 |
| Cheyenne River Youth ProjectPROGRAM EXPENSES | Eagle Butte, SD | $25K | 2022 |
| The BanquetPROGRAM EXPENSES | Sioux Falls, SD | $20K | 2022 |
| Volunteer Service BankPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $20K | 2022 |
| The Teddy Bear DenPROGRAM EXPENSES | Sioux Falls, SD | $18K | 2022 |
| Bishop Dudley Hospitality HousePROGRAM EXPENSES | Flandreau, SD | $15K | 2022 |
| Native American Community BoardPROGRAM EXPENSES | Lake Andes, SD | $14K | 2022 |
| The Wholeness CenterPROGRAM EXPENSES | Flandreau, SD | $10K | 2022 |
| First Peoples FundPROGRAM EXPENSES | Rapid City, SD | $10K | 2022 |
| Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues SocietyPROGRAM EXPENSES | Sioux Falls, SD | $8K | 2022 |
| Pine Rodge Girls SchoolPROGRAM EXPENSES | Pine Ridge, SD | $5K | 2022 |
| Lake Mills Community SchoolLARSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. | Lake Mills, SD | $1K | 2022 |
| Teach For America - SdPROGRAM EXPENSES | Mission, SD | $200K | 2021 |
| Sd Network Against Family Violence & Sexual AssaultEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | Sioux Falls, SD | $145K | 2021 |
| Brookings Area United WayPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $132K | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club N PlainsMOODY COUNTY | Brookings, SD | $130K | 2021 |
| Brookings Area Habitat HumanityPROGRAM EXPENSES | Brookings, SD | $130K | 2021 |
| Dakota AbilitiesPROGRAM EXPENSES | Sioux Falls, SD | $100K | 2021 |