The Larson Legacy
Historical FunderHappy Valley, Oregon · EIN 91-1859861 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LELAND EG LARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 14404 SE KRAUSE LANE, HAPPY VALLEY OR 970866534 |
| Phone | 5035935674 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENTS |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHMENTS |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENTS |
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
16% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Village | Portland, OR | General funding | $25,000 |
| Bbh Eye Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General funding | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $15,000 |
| Wholistic Peace Institute | West Linn, OR | Gary spanovich | $15,000 |
| Ted Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General funding | $8,750 |
| Palm University Foundation | Portland, OR | School in ghana | $8,000 |
| Society for the Recognition of Art | Berkeley, CA | Works + conversations magazine | $5,000 |
| Interstitial Cystitis Association | Mclean, VA | General funding | $5,000 |
| Mck Pdx Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $3,000 |
| Elakha Alliance | Siletz, OR | General funding | $3,000 |
| Portland Table Tennis Club | Portland, OR | General funding | $2,500 |
| Artist Mentorship Program | Portland, OR | General funding | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Clackamas Womens Services | Oregon City, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Clackamas Service Center | Clackamas, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Community Warehouse Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | Seattle, WA | For everett philharmonic | $1,000 |
| Friends Involved in Dog Outreach | Oregon City, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Mck Pdx Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Center for Public Policy | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Portland Street Art Alliance | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Project Lemonade Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Portland Fruit Tree Project | Portland, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals | Hillsboro, OR | General funding | $1,000 |
| Community Cycling Center | Portland, OR | General funding | $500 |
| Animal Aid Inc | Portland, OR | General funding | $500 |
| Audubon Society of Portland | Portland, OR | General funding | $500 |
| Portland Fruit Tree Project | Portland, OR | General funding | $500 |
The return also lists 32 grants to individuals ($82,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,250 | 62 |
| 2024 | $241,250 | 71 |
| 2023 | $145,100 | 55 |
| 2021 | $157,200 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600779349100620
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1859861
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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