Private foundation · EIN 88-2685910 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret a Lindberg Foundation Inc

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: 14 grants paid, $308K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$308K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NEGeneral operating$115K
Oakwood FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating$50K
Platte River Whooping Crane MaintenanceWood River, NEGeneral operating$36K
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIGeneral operating$20K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral operating$20K
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CAGeneral operating$20K
Salvation Army of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral operating$10K
American River ConservancyColoma, CAGeneral operating$10K
Willa Brown Aviation AcademyMiddleton, WIGeneral operating$8,000
Overture FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern WiMadison, WIGeneral operating$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral operating$5,000
United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral operating$3,000
Compassion International IncColorado Springs, COGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Nebraska 2 · Wisconsin 8 · California 2 · Iowa 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Margaret a Lindberg Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of David W Reinecke, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Margaret a Lindberg Foundation Inc 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 Margaret a Lindberg Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $308K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Margaret a Lindberg Foundation Inc give?

Nebraska (2 grants), Wisconsin (8 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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