Linton Foundation

EIN 16-1612933 · NY · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in NY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Linton Foundation based in NY paid 10 grants totaling $96.6K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $15K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BUFFALO OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY, and ROYCROFT CAMPUS CORP. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$556,627
Giving (latest yr)
$96,625
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society$15,000
  • Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy$15,000
  • Roycroft Campus Corp$15,000
  • Baker Memorial Methodist Church$11,000
  • Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora$10,000

Where grants went

  • New York$96,625 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
Buffalo, NY
Cultural
$15,000
Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy
Buffalo, NY
Cultural
$15,000
Roycroft Campus Corp
East Aurora, NY
Cultural
$15,000
Baker Memorial Methodist Church
East Aurora, NY
Religious
$11,000
University at Buffalo Foundation Inc
Buffalo, NY
Educational
$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora
East Aurora, NY
Youth
$10,000
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Buffalo, NY
Cultural
$10,000
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Buffalo, NY
Cultural
$5,000
Town of Aurora
East Aurora, NY
Cultural
$4,625
East Aurora Kiwanis Foundation
East Aurora, NY
Cultural
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Linton 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, Linton Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $96.6K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $15K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BUFFALO OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY, ROYCROFT CAMPUS CORP, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Linton Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Linton 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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