Private foundation · EIN 84-5174675 · Elkins Park, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lindo 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: 21 grants paid, $289K total, median $10K. 86% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$289K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

How to apply

Contact: Frank Lindy, 8364 Fisher Road, Elkins Park, Pa, 2156653811

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Help Hope LiveRadnor, PAChildhood medical fundraising$60K
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAHomeless outreach$50K
Philadelphia Youth Basketball (pyb)Philadelphia, PAReserve account for capital expenses$25K
Penn Mediicine Development and AlumPhiladelphia, PACharity$25K
Jenkintown Food CupboardJenkintown, PAFood distribution seniors$10K
Men Who Care of Germantown IncPhiladelphia, PAFood distribution seniors$10K
Philadelphia Corporation for AgingPhiladelphia, PAEmergency funds for seniors$10K
FIRST Step RecoveryPhiladelphia, PADrug rehabilitation$10K
St John Vianney FundPhiladelphia, PARetired priests$10K
Daughters of St Paul CommunityPhiladelphia, PASenior sisters$10K
Reading AllowedPhiladelphia, PAHelp kids in reading$10K
The Daughters of the Holy RosaryNew Orleans, LAOutreach charity$10K
FIRST Illinois RoboticsProspect Hills, ILCharity$10K
Legacy Youth Tennis and EducationPhiladelphia, PACharity$10K
Liguori AcademyPhiladelphia, PAEducational purposes$5,000
Hope and DoorWayne, PAHomeless outreach$5,000
Women's Opportunities Resource CentPhiladelphia, PAWomens resources purposes$5,000
Walnut Run SanctuaryBlue Bell, PACharity$5,000
Ogden Museum of Southern ArtNew Orleans, LACharity$5,000
Cranaleith Spiritual CenterPhiladelphia, PACharity$2,500
The Parkinson Council PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAParkinsons care and research$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 18 · Louisiana 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Lindo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Lindo 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 Lindo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $289K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lindo Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (18 grants), Louisiana (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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