Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc
Support the efforts of the Indiana State Museum and Allen County Public Library to interpret preserve the history and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through research, conservation, exhibitry, electronic access, education.
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc gave $326K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $326K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $326,477
- +33.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $326,477
- +33.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $326,477
- Total assets
- $260,985
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allen County Public Library ($326K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $244K (2024) to $368K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $326K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN | Program assistance | $326,477 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,985 | $361,123 | $422,302 | $326,477 | 1 | $760 |
| 2024 | $253,820 | $374,473 | $341,338 | $244,424 | 1 | $974 |
| 2023 | $283,928 | $358,519 | $469,758 | $368,454 | 2 | $620 |
| 2022 | $322,780 | $238,262 | $142,153 | — | — | $683 |
| 2021 | $226,549 | $136,172 | $129,469 | — | — | $833 |
| 2020 | $217,457 | $112,832 | $116,370 | — | — | $177 |
About Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Wayne, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $326K. Net investment income was $760.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc is led by Craig Bobay, V President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Bobay
V President & Director
Director → V President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Stephenson
President & Director
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Hayes
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Klugman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curt Witcher
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Milholland
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Maxwell-Frieden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Downs
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Collins
Director
President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susannah Koerber
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Pelfrey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Powell
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madelane Elston
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Hahn
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Horton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Baier
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Lemish
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Ed Breen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jacob Benedict (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Gayed (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Schantz (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Alfred Zacher (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Gabbard (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: William Bartelt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gloria Shamanoff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Krystle Mangen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sally Benjamin-Butler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephanny Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: eugene Policinski (2021) — Director
- Former: Sherry Hardy (2020) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc
How much does Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc give each year?
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc gave $326K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $244K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc?
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc reported $261K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $361K.
What is Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc?
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Wayne, IN. It holds $261K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc operate?
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2101024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
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