Linder Family Foundation

EIN 84-2879235 · IL · NTEE T99

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in IL, CA, WI +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Linder Family Foundation based in IL paid 15 grants totaling $68.3K to 15 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $345 to $20K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included NORTHERN IL FOOD BANK, BERNIE'S BOOK BANK, and ANIMAL WELLNESS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$803,600
Giving (latest yr)
$68,345
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
15
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Northern IL Food Bank$20,000
  • Bernie's Book Bank$15,000
  • Animal Wellness Foundation$5,000
  • Habitat for Humanity$5,000
  • LA Regional Food Bank$5,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$36,000 · 3 grants
  • California$17,500 · 4 grants
  • Wisconsin$7,000 · 3 grants
  • Ohio$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$2,500 · 1 grant
  • New York$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Northern IL Food Bank
Geneva, IL
Solve Hunger
$20,000
Bernie's Book Bank
Lake Bluff, IL
Support for Literacy and Education
$15,000
Animal Wellness Foundation
Marina Del Ray, CA
Disaster Relief
$5,000
Los Angeles Fire Department
Los Angeles, CA
Disaster Relief
$5,000
LA Regional Food Bank
Los Angeles, CA
Disaster Relief
$5,000
Habitat for Humanity
LA Crosse, WI
Support for Military Veterans
$5,000
Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati, OH
Support for Animals
$2,500
Mayo Foundation
Rochester, MN
Support for Healthcare
$2,500
Pasadena Humane Society
Pasadena, CA
Support for Animals
$2,500
Aspca
New York, NY
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
$2,000
Chicago District Golf Association
Lemont, IL
Support for Vets/ Adaptive Sports
$1,000
Hear2heart Pet Lifeline
LA Crose, WI
Support for Animals
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Linder Family 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, Linder Family Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $68.3K. Individual grants ranged from $345 to $20K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include NORTHERN IL FOOD BANK, BERNIE'S BOOK BANK, ANIMAL WELLNESS FOUNDATION, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Linder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Linder Family 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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