Private foundation · EIN 35-6791172 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James B Linsmayer Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $650K total, median $15K. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
47
$650K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$12M

How to apply

Letter form Contact: James B Linsmayer Foundation, 90 S Seventh St, Minneapolis, Mn, 6126679010 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Open Arms of Minnesota IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$25K
Wilderness Inquiry IncBloomington, MNGeneral operating$25K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School- Twin CitiMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Union Gospel Mission Associat of St PaulSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$20K
Planned Parenthood Mn Nd SdSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$20K
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Lundstrum Center for the Performing ArtsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Division of Indian WorkMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Childrens Theatre Company and SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Annex Teen ClinicRobbinsdale, MNGeneral operating$15K
Ujamaa PlaceSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Page Education Foundation Diane Alan PagMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Minneapolis Society of Fine ArtsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
TubmanMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Commonbond CommunitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Catholic Charities Archdiocese St Paul MMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
YouthlinkMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Achieve MinneapolisMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Walker West Music AcademySt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Simpson Housing Services IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
The Lift GarageMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Hopewell Music Cooperative-NorthMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Latino Economic Development CenterSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Black Men TeachSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Queerspace CollectiveMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$15K
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$13K
Babys Space - a Place to GrowMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Crescent CoveBrooklyn Center, MNGeneral operating$10K
Center for Victims of TortureSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$10K
Phyllis Wheatley Community CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Dunrovin Retreat CenterMarine on St Croix, MNGeneral operating$10K
Community Emerg Assistance Program (ceapBrooklyn Center, MNGeneral operating$10K
Community Emergency Service IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Pangea World TheaterMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Theater Latt daMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
College Possible MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$10K
Immigrant Law Center of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$7,500
Clare HousingMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$7,500
Illusion Theater and SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$6,600
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$6,500
Jobs FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$5,000
CantusMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$5,000
Rise Early Learning CenterSt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$5,000

About this foundation

James B Linsmayer Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Alex Bakkum, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 James B Linsmayer Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form Deadlines: NONE.

How much does James B Linsmayer Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $650K across 47 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does James B Linsmayer Foundation Tr give?

Minnesota (47 grants), per its latest filing.

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