Private foundation · EIN 94-3228498 · Half Moon Bay, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond and Joanne Lin 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: 51 grants paid, $76K total, median $1,000. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
51
$76K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Self-Help for the ElderlySan Francisco, CASenior health & social services$17K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CASocial services$5,000
Asian Law CaucusSan Francisco, CACivil and human rights$5,000
Moonstar Charitable OrganizationSan Francisco, CAFood insecurity relief services$3,500
KqedHagerstown, MDPublic broadcasting$3,000
ACLU FoundationWashington, DCCivil & social justice$2,000
Alzheimer's Association-Norcal ChapSan Jose, CAHealth, research & education$2,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmNew York, NYHealth & human services$2,000
Save the ChildrenWashington, DCHealth & human services$2,000
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAEducation & community services$2,000
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CANational sciences education$1,750
DonorschooseorgNew York, NYEducation$1,720
ChildhelpPalm Desert, CAChild abuse support & advocacy$1,500
Coastside HopeEl Granada, CAHealth & human services$1,500
Fine Arts Museum of SFSan Francisco, CAArts support$1,100
Habitat for Humanity - Greater SFSan Francisco, CASocial services$1,000
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNEmergency support services$1,000
Larkin Street Youth CenterSan Francisco, CAYouth social services$1,000
On Lok Senior ServicesSan Francisco, CASenior social & health services$1,000
Ronald McDonald House at StanfordPalo Alto, CAHealth & family support services$1,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALCivil rights & legal services$1,000
Trace of HopeNew York, NYEducation & outreach for youth$1,000
Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CACrisis intervention & suicide prevention$1,000
World Bicycle ReliefChicago, ILInternational social services$1,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCDisaster relief support$1,000
AmericaresStamford, CTDisaster relief$1,000
SF Asian Women's ShelterSan Francisco, CACommunity services$1,000
The Obama FoundationChicago, ILCommunity services$1,000
Youth Tennis AdvantageSan Francisco, CAYouth education & community services$1,000
Aapi Youth RisingBerkeley, CACommunity social services$1,000
California Pacific Medical FoundatiSan Francisco, CAMedical care & research$1,000
Hmb HsEl Granada, CACommunity support for local high school$800
AauwEl Granada, CASocial and education services$550
AchievekidsPalo Alto, CAEducation & therapy for special needs$500
American Himalyan FoundationSan Francisco, CAHealth, education & support services$500
East Palo Alto Tennis and TutoringPalo Alto, CAEducation & family support services$500
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCFighting hunger$500
Florence ProjectFlorence, AZLegal & social services for migrants$500
Peninsula Humane Society SPCASan Mateo, CAAnimal services$500
Puente de LA Costa SurPescadero, CACommunity services$500
Summer SearchSan Francisco, CAEducation & outreach for youth$500
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCWorld wildlife support$500
American Red CrossBoone, IAHealth & human services$500
NAACP Legal Defense FundWashington, DCCivil rights & legal services$500
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CACommunity conservation$500
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NYHuman rights$500
Boys and Girls Club of the PeninsulAtlanta, GACommunity services$500
Clarion Performing Arts CenterSan Francisco, CACommunity performing arts$500
Sustainable San Mateo CountySan Mateo, CAEconomy, equity & environment advocacy$500
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CASocial services for seniors$200
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietySan Francisco, CAHealth services$100

By state: California 32 · District of Columbia 6 · New York 4 · Maryland 1 · Illinois 2 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Raymond and Joanne Lin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Half Moon Bay, California, administered in care of Joanne Lin President, 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 Raymond and Joanne Lin 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 Raymond and Joanne Lin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $76K across 51 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Raymond and Joanne Lin Foundation give?

California (32 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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