Alice Lindquist Family Trust
The Alice Lindquist Family Trust is a private foundation based in River Falls, Wisconsin. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the trust appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Alice Lindquist Family Trust at a glance
In short: Alice Lindquist Family Trust gave $13K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,401
- +106.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,117
- -14.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice Lindquist Family Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O K Engel N6059 Cty Rd E, River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: (715) 425-5736
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alice Lindquist Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was River Falls Community Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 1% to a recipient in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alice Lindquist Family Trust open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $725; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $13K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Falls Community Foundation Hudson, WI | Community Support | $2,000 |
| Coco's Heart Dog Rescue Somerset, WI | Dog Rescue | $2,000 |
| Assistance & Resource Center River Falls, WI | Assistance for Families in Need | $2,000 |
| United Way of St Croix Valley Hudson, WI | Community Support | $1,500 |
| River Falls Sunshine Fund River Falls, WI | Tutoring Programs | $1,301 |
| Pierce County Food Pantry Ellsworth, WI | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Rhino's Foundation River Falls, WI | Commuity Support | $1,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Place River Falls, WI | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Place River Falls, WI | Backpack Program | $500 |
| St Croix Valley Food Bank Hudson, WI | Food Bank | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $5 | $15,101 | $13,401 | 12 | $13,401 | $5 | $544 |
| 2022 | $15,097 | $45 | $7,600 | $6,500 | 5 | $6,500 | — | $1,025 |
| 2021 | $22,651 | $55 | $6,100 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,000 | — | $1,366 |
| 2020 | $28,695 | $98 | $6,400 | $5,300 | 6 | — | — | $1,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice Lindquist Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $544 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for community programs, assistance for families in need, tutoring, food services, dog rescue, and child safety.
Among the grantees, Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue describes its work as providing foster care, medical care, and grooming for dogs and cats awaiting permanent homes. Rhino’s Foundation describes its mission as supporting cancer patients and their families with medical treatment and funding cancer research. Our Neighbors’ Place describes its work as providing emergency services, homeless shelter, and food to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust gave $13,401 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $2,000 each to River Falls Community Foundation, Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, and Assistance & Resource Center; $1,500 to United Way of St Croix Valley; and $1,301 to River Falls Sunshine Fund. Our Neighbors’ Place received two grants: $1,000 for community support and $500 for its backpack program.
The trust’s 2023 filing states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karen Engel is listed as trustee on the 2023 filing.
Alice Lindquist Family Trust is led by Karen Engel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Karen Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $500, to Karen Engel (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Alice Lindquist Family Trust
How much does Alice Lindquist Family Trust give each year?
Alice Lindquist Family Trust gave $13K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 5 grants.
What is Alice Lindquist Family Trust's typical grant size?
Alice Lindquist Family Trust's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,117, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice Lindquist Family Trust that year got $725 on average.
Where does Alice Lindquist Family Trust give grants?
Alice Lindquist Family Trust gives mostly in Wisconsin: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were River Falls, WI (6 grants) and Hudson, WI (3 grants).
Does Alice Lindquist Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Alice Lindquist Family Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (5 grants).
Who are Alice Lindquist Family Trust's largest grantees?
Alice Lindquist Family Trust's largest 2023 grantees include River Falls Community Foundation ($2,000), Coco's Heart Dog Rescue ($2,000) and Assistance & Resource Center ($2,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Alice Lindquist Family Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for community programs, assistance for families in need, tutoring, food services, dog rescue, and child safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice Lindquist Family Trust?
Alice Lindquist Family Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Alice Lindquist Family Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Alice Lindquist Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $544 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alice Lindquist Family Trust's EIN?
Alice Lindquist Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6435602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Alice Lindquist Family Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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