Private foundation · EIN 93-1090831 · Littleton, Colorado · Human services

Lindgren Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $3,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $60K total, median $3,500. 36% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$60K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in CO
36%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Tia Schumacher, 6180 Rain Dance Trail, Littleton, Co, 3039799259 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
International SamaritanAnn Arbor, MIHealth and education$20K
St Thomas Moore High SchoolCentennial, COEducation$15K
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILHealth$5,000
Catholic CharitiesColorado Springs, COHealth and education$4,000
Wildcat HavenSherwood, ORAnimal protection and welfare$4,000
Equal Measure ArtsFalmouth, MEArts$3,500
Mayflower Medical OutreachOklahoma City, OKHealth and human services$3,500
ScrapPortland, ORSustainability and arts$2,000
Alliance to End Human TraffickingChicago, ILHumanitarian$1,000
Bella Health & WellnessEnglewood, COHealth$1,000
Joy InternationalConifer, COHumanitarian$1,000

By state: Colorado 4 · Michigan 1 · Illinois 2 · Oregon 2 · Maine 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Lindgren Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, administered in care of Tia Schumacher, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Lindgren Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Lindgren Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 11 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Lindgren Foundation give?

Colorado (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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