Private foundation · EIN 33-0737730 · Santa Barbara, California · Education

Linden 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: 10 grants paid, $245K total, median $28K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$245K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CACharitable$35K
Direct Relief InternationalSanta Barbara, CACharitable$30K
Shelter BoxSanta Barbara, CACharitable$30K
The Painted TurtleSanta Monica, CACharitable$30K
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CACharitable$30K
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable$25K
Alzheimer's Family CenterHuntington Beach, CACharitable$20K
Angels Foster CareSanta Barbara, CACharitable$20K
Hope HarborTustin, CACharitable$15K
Global Arts CorpLos Angeles, CACharitable$10K

About this foundation

Linden Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Thomas M Linden, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 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 Linden Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $245K across 10 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Linden Family Foundation give?

California (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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