John Larsen Foundation Mng Agy (Plg)
Invitation OnlyEagan, Minnesota · EIN 41-1715465 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$414K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream Mn | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $82,500 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Lakes Area Restorative Justice | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $35,000 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | General operating | $24,500 |
| St Paul Parks & Recreation | St Paul, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Outfront Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Park Square Theater | St Paul, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Conservation Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Advocates for Reproductive Education | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Avenues for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $12,500 |
| The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Coon Rapids, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Givemn | St Paul, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fraser | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $8,000 |
| Amaze Works Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating | $8,000 |
| Weare | Brainerd, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Family Tree Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Jtp Professional Service Corporation | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Restorative Justice Community Action | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,500 |
| All Square | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Spco | St Paul, MN | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Arts Partnership | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nami Mn | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $4,500 |
| Whitefish Area Property Owners Associati | Crosslake, MN | General operating | $4,000 |
| Environmental Initiative | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $3,500 |
| Ujamaa Place | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,500 | 29 |
| 2024 | $405,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $379,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349101408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1715465
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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