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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
Mar 26 Ann & Mike Thomas $135.13
Mar 26 DJ Gutters $108.50
Mar 21 Anonymous Run Garrett Run!!! $534.50
Mar 18 Garrett 🫡 $28.63
Mar 13 Corielle So amazing in all that you do! $28.63
Mar 08 Denise Dewing You got this! Nothing is impossible with my Jesus. Love ❤️ you little cuzzie. $55.25
Mar 04 Anonymous Go Michael go, you got this buddy👍🏻 Undisclosed amount
Mar 02 Jeff Dick Good luck on good race and nice work on the fundraising 😊 $55.25
Mar 02 Zack & Taylor Schmidt Cmon bitches! $55.25
Mar 02 The Schmidt’s You got this!! We are some of your biggest fans! Undisclosed amount