The Larsen Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 51-6507234 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$191K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,750.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General | $17,750 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors | Arlington, VA | General | $17,750 |
| Team Red White and Blue | Tampa, FL | General | $17,750 |
| Team Rubicon Inc | El Segundo, CA | General | $17,750 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and and Southern Newjersey | Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Resources for Human Developement | Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Kern Project | Corte Madera, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Marin General Hospital | Kentfield, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Peter's Place | Radnor, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | General | $2,000 |
| The Jim Saunders Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | General | $2,000 |
| Casa de Amma Inc | San Juan Capo, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $171,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $182,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349102044
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6507234
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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