Private foundation · EIN 38-1359220 · Silver Spring, Maryland

Lincoln Health Care 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: 11 grants paid, $72K total, median $5,128. 18% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$72K
Median grant
$5,128
Stays in MD
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Univ of Mich Health SystemAnn Arbor, MIPatient and family health programs$21K
Hunkapi Equine TherapyScottsdale, AZEquine therapy treatment for various disorders$10K
Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TNCommunity food bank$10K
University Advancement Wake ForestWinston Salem, NCNeuroscience lab renovations fund$5,256
Roof AboveCharlotte, NCHomeless programs$5,128
YWCA McLean CountyBloomington, ILWomen and girls support programs$5,128
Ecu University AdvancementGreenville, NCCoe priority fund for mental health counseling$5,000
Lake Erie InkCleveland, OHAcademic support$3,256
Sandy Spring Friends SchoolSandy Spring, MDArts programs$3,000
Springsong MuseumSilver Spring, MDMuseum support$2,000
New Washington School of PsychiatrySan Diego, CATraining programs$2,000

By state: Michigan 1 · North Carolina 3 · Arizona 1 · Tennessee 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 2

About this foundation

Lincoln Health Care Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland, administered in care of Diana K Landers Hodge, tax-exempt since 1977. 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 Lincoln Health Care 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 Lincoln Health Care Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $72K across 11 grants, a median of $5,128.

Where does Lincoln Health Care Foundation give?

Michigan (1 grants), North Carolina (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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