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Northern Lights Foundation

Raise money for Northern Lights Foundation

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
May 31 Allie Busch $534.50
May 31 Mom Love you Caitlyn! $39.01
May 31 Gpa & Gma Thompson Good luck Caitlyn! $50.00
May 30 Hill Family $55.25
May 28 Pam and Curt Mitchell Good luck, Payne! $268.25
May 28 Mom and Dad So proud of you Tyler! Undisclosed amount
May 27 Julie & Michael Perea What a worthy cause for your first marathon!! $28.63
May 27 Peggy, azra and zara Good luck Tyler!!! Undisclosed amount
May 26 Tae Kim Go,Tyler! Go. $108.50
May 25 The Venz Family $65.90