Private foundation · EIN 26-4800771 · Coppell, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth Born Linz 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: 14 grants paid, $140K total, median $10K. 86% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$140K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Texas Food BankDallas, TXGeneral Operating$20K
Scottish Rite HospitalDallas, TXGeneral Operating$20K
Genesis Women's ShelterDallas, TXGeneral Operating$15K
Girls Inc of Metropolitan DallasDallas, TXGeneral Operating$12K
Smile TrainNew York, NYGeneral Operating$10K
St Philip's School and Community CtDallas, TXGeneral Operating$10K
Child Study CenterFort Worth, TXGeneral Operating$10K
Mi EscuelitaDallas, TXGeneral Operating$10K
Visiting Nurses AssociationDallas, TXGeneral Operating$9,000
Retina Research FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Operating$6,000
Vogel AlcoveDallas, TXGeneral Operating$6,000
HelpmeseeJersey City, NJGeneral Operating$5,000
Refuge CityRichardson, TXGeneral Operating$5,000
Vickery Meadow Youth Development FdDallas, TXGeneral Operating$2,000

By state: Texas 12 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth Born Linz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Coppell, Texas, administered in care of Fred Lohmeyer, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Elizabeth Born Linz 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 Elizabeth Born Linz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $140K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Elizabeth Born Linz Foundation give?

Texas (12 grants), New York (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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