Private foundation · EIN 33-0440808 · Jamul, California

Linden Root Dickinson 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: 20 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $63K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$2.1M
Median grant
$63K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DCGeneral purpose$500K
San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumEscondido, CAGeneral purpose$371K
Interfaith Community Services IncEscondido, CAGeneral purpose$150K
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAGeneral purpose$140K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral purpose$125K
KpbsSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$119K
California Center for the Arts Escondido FoundationEscondido, CAGeneral purpose$100K
Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$100K
California Labrador Retrievers & More RescueValley Center, CAGeneral purpose$80K
California Missions FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral purpose$65K
Shelter to Soldier IncSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$60K
Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CAGeneral purpose$50K
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$50K
Bay Area Rescue MissionRichmond, CAGeneral purpose$40K
Food Bank of Contra Costa & SolanoConcord, CAGeneral purpose$40K
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$35K
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$25K
University of San Diego School of LawSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$25K
CandidWilliamsburg, VAGeneral purpose$15K
Westminister Presbyterian ChurchEscondido, CAGeneral purpose$10K

By state: California 16 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Linden Root Dickinson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jamul, California, administered in care of John R Henkel, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Linden Root Dickinson 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 Linden Root Dickinson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 20 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does Linden Root Dickinson Foundation give?

California (16 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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