Beyond Grantmaking
Economic Impact
The John Larsen Foundation works to achieve its mission through means other than grantmaking. In particular, we leverage our role as an economic entity through active relationships with those with whom we do business.
The John Larsen Foundation seeks to advance our mission when investing. We do this in two primary ways: Program Related Investments (PRI’s) and shareholder activism (voting our proxies and participating in shareholder resolutions).
Program Related Investments
The JLF invests a portion of its assets at below-market rates with organizations that align with our mission. We use two primary vehicles: low-interest loans and low-interest lines of credit.
Proxy Voting Guidelines
Similarly, when investing in corporations, we take an active role in voicing our opinions through voting our proxies and, when possible, participating in shareholder resolutions.
We would like to extend special thanks to the following organizations for their leadership around Mission Related Investing:
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Non-Discrimination
We celebrate the diversity of the human race and seek to foster respect, dignity and appreciation for all. We support human rights for everyone and are especially concerned with the struggle for equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons.
We request that all grantees sign and submit a certificate of non-discrimination in support of creating a just and equitable society.