The Larson Legacy
Official website for The Larson Legacy, a private foundation based in the Portland/Happy Valley, OR area. The site lists the foundation mission, areas of interest, projects, members, and a 'Guidelines' page describing grant application questions. Public charity databases and 990 records match the foundation name and EIN 91-1859861.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charitable nonprofits, especially Oregon-based or serving Oregon communities, with programs in homelessness, youth development, mental health, racial equity, food security, or related community services and the capacity to manage modest project or operating grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs primarily serving Oregon communities or a clear Oregon project component.
- • Work in homelessness, youth development, food security, mental health, racial justice, or similar community services.
- • Requests sized for small-to-midsize grants (typical awards from a few hundred up to $25,000).
- • Clear, concise application materials submitted via the foundation’s website or mailed contact route.
- • Evidence of local impact or partnerships that match the foundation’s past grant purposes.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: about two-thirds of dollars went to Oregon in 2024, but the foundation paid grants to recipients in nine states that year, indicating a state-focused with some out-of-state support footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 71 distinct recipients with a mix of new and returning grantees (39 new in 2024 and 32 recurring), and awards spread across many small grants despite moderate top-five dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows substantial turnover and onboarding of new recipients (39 new grantees in 2024) and the foundation publishes application guidelines and contact routes, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
