Lin Equity and Equality Foundation

EIN 33-3729313 · WA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in WA, WI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lin Equity and Equality Foundation based in WA paid 4 grants totaling $46.3K to 4 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $8.5K to $17.8K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included Bellingham symphony orchestra, Bellingham Chamber Music Society, and SEIU. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,701
Giving (latest yr)
$46,333
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
4
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bellingham symphony orchestra$17,833
  • Bellingham Chamber Music Society$10,000
  • Seiu$10,000
  • Aaem$8,500

Where grants went

  • Washington$37,833 · 3 grants
  • Wisconsin$8,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

Bellingham symphony orchestra
Bellingham, WA
equalize pay among orchestra players
$17,833
Bellingham Chamber Music Society
Bellingham, WA
help underrepresented minority music group
$10,000
Seiu
Kent, WA
help union strike against corporate run hospital
$10,000
Aaem
Milwaukee, WI
fight unfair corporate healthcare
$8,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lin Equity and Equality Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Lin Equity and Equality Foundation reported 4 itemized grants totaling $46.3K. Individual grants ranged from $8.5K to $17.8K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include Bellingham symphony orchestra, Bellingham Chamber Music Society, SEIU, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lin Equity and Equality Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lin Equity and Equality Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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