Larson Foundation
Historical FunderSioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 46-0412311 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAREE LARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS SD 57104 |
| Phone | 6056926115 |
| Form and materials | NEED TO COMPLETE A "GRANT REQUEST FORM" |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED CHARITABLE OR GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS. PRIMARILY IN SD. PRIMARILY FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEEDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity | Brookings, SD | Program expenses | $260,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains | Brookings, SD | Program expenses | $180,000 |
| Teach for America - South Dakota | Mission, SD | Program expenses | $100,000 |
| South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $90,000 |
| One Spirit | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $78,000 |
| Oneheart | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $75,000 |
| Working Against Violence Inc | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $60,000 |
| Dakotabilities | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $60,000 |
| South Dakota Humanities Council | Brookings, SD | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Native American Community Board | Lake Andes, SD | Program expenses | $40,000 |
| Youth & Family Services Inc | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $40,000 |
| Call to Freedom | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $40,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | Eagle Butte, SD | Program expenses | $35,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $35,000 |
| East Central Casa Program | Brookings, SD | Program expenses | $30,000 |
| The Banquet | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $30,000 |
| Yankton Contact Center | Yankton, SD | Program expenses | $30,000 |
| Rapid City Club for Boys | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $30,000 |
| Volunteer Service Bank | Brookings, SD | Program expenses | $25,000 |
| Brookings Backpack Project | Brookings, SD | Program expenses | $25,000 |
| First Peoples Fund | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community Academy | Rapid City, SD | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| The Wholeness Center | Flandreau, SD | Program expenses | $15,000 |
| Harmony South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| The Domestic Violence Network | Madison, SD | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Veterans Community Project of Sious Falls | Kansas City, MO | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Accelerate | Sioux Falls, SD | Program expenses | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,427,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $2,328,400 | 34 |
| 2022 | $2,076,579 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630729349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0412311
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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