Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation
The Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including bird rescue and rehabilitation, performing arts, food assistance, guide dogs, and educational opportunities.
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation gave $466K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $466,198
- +67.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,540
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,712,283
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 801 Laurel Oak Drive 403, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (206) 621-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save Our Seabirds ($214K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $426K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 105 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Other recipient states were Illinois (4%), Virginia (3%), South Carolina (2%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $279K (2023) to $466K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $466K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Seabirds Sarasota, FL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $200,000 |
| Van Wezel - Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Sarasota, FL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $50,000 |
| The Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $50,000 |
| The Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $25,000 |
| NPH USA Chicago, IL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $20,000 |
| The Humane Society of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| Golden Door Scholars Fort Mill, SC | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center Arlington, VA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, FL | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,712,283 | $375,229 | $511,634 | $466,198 | 30 | $469,586 | $333,181 | $310,574 |
| 2023 | $5,848,038 | $16,263 | $320,667 | $278,615 | 24 | $282,530 | $89,024 | $288,395 |
| 2022 | $6,153,622 | $-325,345 | $418,766 | $366,898 | 31 | $372,037 | $89,891 | $306,973 |
| 2021 | $6,893,502 | $274,059 | $369,598 | $330,900 | 20 | $330,900 | $237,461 | $351,405 |
| 2020 | $7,000,008 | $7,000,008 | — | — | — | — | $8 | $17,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $311K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Save Our Seabirds says it rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured birds and educates the public about avian conservation. Arlington Food Assistance Center describes its mission as providing dignified access to free groceries for qualified families, while Golden Door Scholars says it works to expand educational opportunities for high-performing undocumented students. Other 2024 recipients included arts organizations, a guide-dog organization, and food banks.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $466,198. Grants ranged from $150 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $200,000 to Save Our Seabirds in Sarasota, Florida. Other notable awards included $50,000 each to Van Wezel – Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and The Sarasota Ballet, and $20,000 to NPH USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Mitchell III and Linda J. Mitchell as co-trustees.
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda J. Mitchell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Mitchell III
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation
How much does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation give each year?
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation gave $466K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $279K across 24 grants.
What is Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,540, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation give grants?
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (19 grants) and Longboat Key, FL (2 grants).
Who are Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Save Our Seabirds ($213,500 across 4 grants), The Sarasota Ballet ($77,650 across 4 grants) and Van Wezel - Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation?
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $470K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $311K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Save Our Seabirds says it rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured birds and educates the public about avian conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4285012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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