Private foundation · EIN 26-1579734 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lindenmuth Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $376K total, median $10K. 70% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$376K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 22 of 23 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Serenity StarSmithville, TXTo further the organization's mission to treat drug and alcohol addiction$75K
Inkind IncAustin, TXto fund the organization's programs assisting low-income single-parents and families in the Austin Texas area.$40K
Kardivas IncAustin, TXto further the mission to teach and encourage young girls that they have integrity and worth, and have something valuable to contribute.$35K
Healing Hands International IncNashville, TNTo further the organization's mission to help the needy with education and health.$30K
Westover Hills ChurchAustin, TXTo further the church's mission to share the life-changing good news of Jesus through worship, community Food Bank, and Church Youth Missio…$30K
St Judes Childrens Research HospitaMemphis, TNto further the organization's disease research and education programs$20K
Mobile Loaves FishesAustin, TXto further the mission to provide food, clothing and promoting dignity to homeless men and women in need$13K
Westover Hills ChurchAustin, TXTo further the church's mission to share the life-changing good news of Jesus through worship, community Food Bank, and Church Youth Missio…$12K
Make-A-WishPhoenix, AZTo further the organization's mission to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions$10K
Testicular Cancer FoundationAustin, TXTo provide education and to raise awareness about testicular cancer$10K
Heartlight IncAbilene, TXTo further the organization's mission to maintain and publish an on-line Christian magazine and related daily devotionals.$10K
Candlelight RanchMarble Falls, TXTo further the charity's mission to provide therapeutic and education nature-based experiences to enrich the lives of at-risk youth and chi…$10K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MITo help provide a higher education for students and those in need.$10K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXTo help eliminate and prevent cancer and provide patient care for those in need.$10K
Honor FlightArlington, VATo provide all expense paid trips to washington d.c. for veterans to visit their memorials.$10K
Airline Ambassadors InternationalNew York, NYTo help the organizations mission by using the airline industry to deliver humanitarian aid and provide services to those in need.$10K
St John Neumann Catholic ChurchAustin, TXChurch Benevolence Fund; Community Food Bank; Church Youth Missions$10K
Highland Lakes Family Crisis CenterMarble Falls, TXTo further the organization's mission to reduce, prevent and end domestic and sexual violence by offering emergency services, comprehensive…$5,000
Camp DiscoverySan Antionio, TXTo further the organazation's mission to help families fight cancer and life-threatening illnesses.$5,000
First Baptist Church Marble FallsMarble Falls, TXChurch Benevolence Fund; Community Food Bank; Church Youth Missions$5,000
The Association for FrontotemporalKing of Prussia, PATo help improve the quality of life of people affected by Frontotemporal degeneration and drive research to a cure.$5,000
Lifeline ChaplaincyHouston, TXTO Help provide compassionate support to the seriously ill and their families and help provide educational resources for crisis ministry.$1,000

By state: Texas 16 · Tennessee 2 · Arizona 1 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Lindenmuth Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Gerald S Lindenmuth, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lindenmuth Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Lindenmuth Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $376K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lindenmuth Family Foundation give?

Texas (16 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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