Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Forks, North Dakota · EIN 27-1507358 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$275,000
Total assets$67.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125,000 and $350,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $1,250,000 |
| Mayville State University Foundation | Mayville, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $500,000 |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $350,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $300,000 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation | Fargo, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $275,000 |
| Dickinson State University Heritage Foundation | Dickinson, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $250,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $125,000 |
| North Dakota State College of Science and Alumni Foundation | Wahpeton, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $100,000 |
| Valley City State University Foundation | Valley City, ND | Scholarships and Leadership program. | $60,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,210,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $2,342,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,625,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612479349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1507358
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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