Deadline: 15-Feb-22
The Larson Family Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program to give back to the community of Brookings and the state of South Dakota which have played a significant role in the growth and prospering of Larson Manufacturing.
The Larson Family also recognizes that there are few foundations in the State of South Dakota to fulfill the need of the state’s communities and citizens. It is the wish of the Larson Family to help improve the quality of life for all South Dakotans.
The Larson Family Foundation is comprised of a group of five Board Members who meet twice a year to review applications.
Funding Information
The Foundation’s grants range from $800 to $500,000. The average grant, however, is typically $40,000.
What types of support are available from the Foundation?
The Foundation prefers to support basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter and education. Within these criteria, the Foundation provides support for new, expanding or sustaining program services, endowments, capital campaigns and general operating expenses, not including rent, utilities, office furniture, salaries, benefits, and computer equipment used for administrative purposes. The Foundation may consider salary and equipment expenses if they are part of expanding program services.
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) classifications from the Internal Revenue Service including educational institutions, and qualified government units.
Ineligible
The Foundation does not provide funding for:
- Individuals, such as scholarships, loans or pledges for fundraising events such as marathons, relays/walks, cycling, etc.
- Loans or reduction of existing debt
- Benefits and event sponsorship
- Economic development projects
- Costs affiliated with fundraising events, political campaigns or programs designed to influence legislation
- Assisted living or medical facilities (except in the area of health prevention programs; medical equipment excluded)
For more information, visit https://www.larsonfoundation.org/