Private foundation · EIN 26-1608450 · Tyler, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Line 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $53K total, median $18K. 33% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$53K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in TX
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Institute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXEducation, support of annual operating expenses.$20K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCSupport annual operating expenses$18K
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLansdown, VASupport the annual operating expenses.$15K

By state: Texas 1 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Line Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tyler, Texas, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Line Family Foundation 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 Line Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $53K across 3 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Line Family Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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