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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
Jun 24 Gramma Sue Very proud of you & all the hard work you have done to ready yourself for a marathon..Love you.. $55.25
Jun 11 Anonymous 🩷 $28.63
Jun 10 Mark & Donalda Romano $55.25
Jun 10 Bigcat $25.00
Jun 10 Kim Eckman $28.63
Jun 10 Abbie Huberty 🤍 Undisclosed amount
May 28 Jack Ragpöle $108.50
May 22 Terrie Larson I’m cheering for you both!! $108.50
May 16 Anonymous $119.15
May 16 Patty Rothamel What an awesome thing to do with Eli! Good luck! $28.63