Larson Foundation
Brookings, South Dakota · EIN 460412311 · Private foundation
Based in Brookings, South Dakota, Larson Foundation has awarded $23.3M across 190 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to South Dakota State University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Larson Foundation funds
Larson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, indigenous, men boys, rural communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University LARSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. | Brookings, SD | $12.8M | 2022 |
| Red Cloud Indian School PROGRAM EXPENSES | Pine Ridge, SD | $600K | 2023 |
| Children's Home Society Endowment | Sioux Falls, SD | $500K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Larson Foundation
From Larson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Larson Foundation
- Does Larson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Larson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Larson Foundation fund?
- Larson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include South Dakota State University, Red Cloud Indian School, Children's Home Society. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Larson Foundation give in grants?
- Larson Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.3M over 190 grants.
- Where is Larson Foundation located?
- Larson Foundation is based in Brookings, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460412311.
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