Charlesbrenda Larsen Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers on providing financial assistance to organizations that focus on community service, education, health, and food security. The foundation supports a range of recipients, including educational institutions, food banks, churches, and health charities, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and addressing critical social issues. While it primarily operates in South Carolina, its funding also extends to organizations across several other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized tax-exempt nonprofit or church seeking modest general operating support or project grants (typically a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars), often with a local or regional connection to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Requesting modest unrestricted or program support in the $500–$25,000 range.
- • 501(c)(3) status or charitable organization classification.
- • Community-focused work in areas the foundation has previously funded (education, food security, health clinics, churches, local libraries).
- • Demonstrable local presence or relationship to the foundation's home community in South Carolina or an existing geographic footprint in states the foundation has funded.
- • Readiness to submit a short letter/application and to follow up by phone.
Geography
The foundation's recent grants span 12 states in the latest year, and more dollars flowed outside the home state than inside, so observed giving is multi-state rather than narrowly local.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the funder awarded 58 distinct recipients and has consistent multi-year giving to many independent organizations; repeat recipients exist but do not dominate the roster.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new entrants each year (13 new grantees in the latest year) and the filing lists application information plus a mailed/phone contact, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
