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Northern Lights Foundation

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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
Feb 21 Quinner $55.25
Feb 05 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Feb 04 Anonymous Beth, I super love your gift of giving with this race!!!! Miss you, love you, Kathleen Undisclosed amount
Feb 04 Anonymous $55.25
Feb 03 Anonymous $28.63
Jan 31 Mike and Ann Thomas Good lucky, Buddy! $55.25
Jan 06 Gallagher Mead Co. Pouring out our support for the children. Because nothing says 'healing elixir' like our mead! #GallagherMeadCares $7.33
Jan 06 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jan 06 Anonymous Undisclosed amount