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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
May 13 Sulan $268.25
May 13 TheGloHoleBandit $28.63
May 13 Torrance/Pearson Family What a wonderful cause and so fun to check off bucket list items! $25.00
May 13 Joan Kendall $28.63
May 13 Andrew Kremer I believe in you. $27.83
May 12 Jackie Swanson Undisclosed amount
May 12 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
May 11 Anonymous $268.25
May 11 Peyton Let’s go Liam!! $50.00
May 11 Mom and Dad So excited for you!!! $108.50