Private foundation · EIN 77-0390011 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Joan Lindsey 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: 13 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $85K. 23% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$1.5M
Median grant
$85K
Stays in TX
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wallbuilder Presentations IncAledo, TXGeneral operating support$374K
Faith WinsProsperity, SCGeneral operating support$275K
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCGeneral operating support$160K
American ValuesWashington, DCGeneral operating support$115K
Council for National PolicyWashington, DCGeneral operating support$100K
Hollywood Prayer NetworkHollywood, CAGeneral operating support$90K
Pacific Justice InstituteRancho Santa Margarita, CAGeneral operating support$85K
Providence SchoolSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating support$70K
Media Research CenterHerndon, VAGeneral operating support$55K
New York Media InitiativeEssex Fells, NJGeneral operating support$55K
Patriot AcademyDripping Springs, TXGeneral operating support$50K
IknowgodusWake Forest, NCGeneral operating support$30K
Passages America Israel IncAllen, TXGeneral operating support$25K

By state: Texas 3 · District of Columbia 3 · South Carolina 1 · California 3 · Virginia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

James and Joan Lindsey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 and Joan Lindsey 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 James and Joan Lindsey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 13 grants, a median of $85K.

Where does James and Joan Lindsey Family Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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