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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 11 Anonymous Keep up the good work hold it down!! Undisclosed amount
May 11 Anonymous $250.00
May 10 Uncle James & Aunt Cathy Best of luck Kaylee & Mitchell on the marathon! We are cheering for you both!!!! $50.00
May 10 Anonymous $65.90
May 09 Lucy GO LEE GO 😆👵👵 $28.63
May 09 A Miracle Dreamer, LLC Believed in you then. Fought for you then. Became a brother for life. AD $55.25
May 09 Anonymous Excited for the race! $502.00
May 09 Anonymous Excited for the race! $392.00
May 08 Cammy Good luck nephew! ✨ proud of you 👏🏾 $28.63
May 08 Anonymous Undisclosed amount