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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 13 Lloyd and Bev Grindahl $108.50
May 13 Anonymous $534.50
May 11 Anonymous $534.50
May 10 Andy Bove $500.00
May 10 Andrea Black $44.60
May 05 Anonymous Way to go! So proud of you! $55.25
May 05 Kelly Larson Have fun! $108.50
May 05 Carrie Jewison $55.25
May 05 Michelle Jazdzewski Good luck you two! $108.50
May 05 William T Helwig Run like the wind! $534.50