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The purpose of the Northern Lights Foundation is to provide local families with a child (up to the age of 18) facing a life-threatening illness with financial support to use however they need during a very challenging emotional and financial time.


The Northern Lights Foundation was founded by Ken Larson in 2006 following the loss of his infant daughter, Nicole. Ken's vision was to create a children’s charity in Duluth, Minnesota to financially support local families with children facing life-threatening illnesses.

Over nearly two decades, the Foundation has raised more than $500,000 and issued grants to more than 200 families. The foundation's grants are unrestricted which means families can use the funds for whatever needs they may have.

On behalf of the children and families helped by the Foundation, we thank you for your generosity.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Apr 23 Mjean $534.50
Apr 16 Anna Zumwinkle Good luck Tait! Undisclosed amount
Apr 14 Your Fav Coz Go Tiat Go! $33.93
Apr 14 Eemo and UG Wishing you some strong jet propulsion! $81.88
Apr 14 Anonymous Go Tait! Go Northern Lights! $29.90
Apr 10 Jack O Best of luck with the race! Undisclosed amount
Apr 07 Seamus W O-H! $55.25
Mar 25 Martin Shkreli Oh do we have to put our real names? $28.63
Mar 24 Kendall K Good luck! Such a great cause! $55.25
Mar 23 V neck sunburn Make sure your shoes are tied $25.00