Private foundation · EIN 22-6678640 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Linden Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $845K total, median $25K. 50% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$845K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lakes Region Community DevelopersLaconia, NHGeneral operating/program support$185K
Archways (fka Greater Tilton Area Family Resource Center)Tilton, NHGeneral operating/program support$75K
Act LawrenceLawrence, MAGeneral operating/program support$45K
Wellspring HouseGloucester, MAGeneral operating/program support$35K
Action IncGloucester, MAGeneral operating/program support$30K
Lakes Region Community ServicesLaconia, NHGeneral operating/program support$30K
ParentchildNew York, NYGeneral operating/program support$30K
Pathways Adult Education and Training IncLynn, MAGeneral operating/program support$30K
Pathways for Childrencape Ann FamiliesGloucester, MAGeneral operating/program support$30K
Project KompassNorth Chelmsford, MAGeneral operating/program support$30K
Raw Art WorksLynn, MAGeneral operating/program support$30K
Voices Against ViolencePlymouth, NHGeneral operating/program support$30K
Belknap HouseLaconia, NHGeneral operating/program support$25K
International Institute of New EnglandBoston, MAGeneral operating/program support$25K
Lawrence CommunityworksLawrence, MAGeneral operating/program support$25K
Plummer Youth PromiseSalem, MAGeneral operating/program support$25K
Affordable Housing Education and Development Inc (ahead)Littleton, NHGeneral operating/program support$20K
Families in TransitionManchester, NHGeneral operating/program support$20K
Family and Children's Service of Greater Lynn IncLynn, MAGeneral operating/program support$20K
Family Health ProjectManchester, MAGeneral operating/program support$20K
Oranization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (oris)Manchester, NHGeneral operating/program support$20K
WaypointManchester, NHGeneral operating/program support$20K
Coalition for a Better AcreLowell, MAGeneral operating/program support$15K
Circle ProgramPlymouth, NHGeneral operating/program support$10K
The Granite YMCAManchester, NHGeneral operating/program support$10K
The Mayhew ProgramBristol, NHGeneral operating/program support$10K

By state: New Hampshire 12 · Massachusetts 13 · New York 1

About this foundation

Linden Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Gma Foundations, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Linden Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Linden Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $845K across 26 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Linden Foundation Inc give?

New Hampshire (12 grants), Massachusetts (13 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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