Fay J Lindner Foundation
The Fay J Lindner Foundation is a private foundation based in N. Merrick, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 106 grants totaling $2,045,043, with all grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Fay J Lindner Foundation at a glance
In short: Fay J Lindner Foundation gave $2.0M across 106 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,045,043
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 106
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,293
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,447,447
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fay J Lindner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1161 Meadowbrook Road, N Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: (516) 292-1330
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fay J Lindner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute for Exceptional Care ($430K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 311 grants of 340 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fay J Lindner Foundation gives
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2022) to $2.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 106 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore L I Jewish Health Care Fdn N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $125,000 |
| Winthrop University Hospital N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $110,000 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $87,222 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $87,222 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $87,222 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $87,221 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $81,420 |
| Family and Children's Association N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $75,000 |
| Hospice Care Network N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Li Alzheimer's and Dementia Center N Merrick, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,447,447 | $2,615,690 | $2,352,090 | $2,045,043 | 106 | $2,260,680 | $2,594,530 | $2,053,310 |
| 2024 | $16,803,994 | $3,296,534 | $2,241,394 | $2,064,222 | 119 | $2,181,660 | $3,276,945 | $1,982,370 |
| 2023 | $16,116,276 | $536,589 | $2,129,924 | $1,865,454 | 113 | $1,876,809 | $576,130 | $2,030,684 |
| 2022 | $16,598,826 | $1,669,169 | $1,981,830 | $1,686,114 | 1 | $1,860,133 | $1,419,307 | $2,001,320 |
| 2021 | $16,568,704 | $1,926,479 | $2,075,493 | $1,694,166 | 1 | — | $1,565,152 | $2,035,196 |
| 2020 | $16,478,651 | $1,109,552 | $2,395,370 | $2,067,792 | 1 | — | $1,000,096 | $1,924,309 |
| 2019 | $16,076,691 | $1,614,794 | $2,430,907 | $1,872,616 | 1 | — | $1,553,078 | $1,951,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fay J Lindner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in healthcare, hospice care, human services, disability services, and higher education. For example, Hospice Care Network says its mission is to provide care and comfort to people in the final stages of life and those close to them. Abilities Inc says it works to support integrated employment and community participation for people with disabilities. Hofstra University describes itself as an institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 106 grants totaling $2,045,043. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the listed 2025 grants were $125,000 to North Shore L I Jewish Health Care Fdn, $110,000 to Winthrop University Hospital, $75,000 to Family and Children’s Association, and $50,000 each to Hospice Care Network and LI Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center. The filing lists several grants to the Institute for Exceptional Care, including grants of $87,222, $87,221, and $81,420.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Goldberg as president emeritus, David Goldberg as president, Evan Goldberg as treasury, Molly Goldberg as vice president, Eric J Shimanoff as director, and Janet Goldberg as board member.
Fay J Lindner Foundation is led by David Goldberg, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Goldberg
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldberg
President & Emeritus
President & Director → President & Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Shimanoff
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Goldberg
Treasury
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Goldberg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Goldberg
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robin Goldberg (2019–2022) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Fay J Lindner Foundation
How much does Fay J Lindner Foundation give each year?
Fay J Lindner Foundation gave $2.0M across 106 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 119 grants.
What is Fay J Lindner Foundation's typical grant size?
Fay J Lindner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,293, across 106 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fay J Lindner Foundation give grants?
Fay J Lindner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were N Merrick, NY (106 grants).
Does Fay J Lindner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fay J Lindner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (106 of 106) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fay J Lindner Foundation's largest grantees?
Fay J Lindner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Institute for Exceptional Care ($430,307 across 5 grants), Hofstra University ($125,000 across 6 grants) and Hospice Care Network ($125,000 across 7 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fay J Lindner Foundation?
Fay J Lindner Foundation reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fay J Lindner Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in healthcare, hospice care, human services, disability services, and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fay J Lindner Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing that it 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 Fay J Lindner Foundation's EIN?
Fay J Lindner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6043320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Fay J Lindner 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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