Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation
West Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1613615
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $51.6K across 35 grantees, focusing primarily on supporting various foundations. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES
Des Moines, IA
$111.7K
24%
DES MOINES SWIMMING FEDERATION
West Des Moines, IA
$14.7K
3%
MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
MARSHALLTOWN, IA
$14.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$750
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation?
Yes. Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation give?
Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Florida, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $52 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES, DES MOINES SWIMMING FEDERATION, and MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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