J Lindell Charitable Trust
J Lindell Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $496K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $48K.
J Lindell Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: J Lindell Charitable Trust gave $26K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,250
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $495,528
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J Lindell Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fruitland Baptist Church ($6K). Together the top 8 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Lindell Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $30K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Baptist Church Hendersonville, NC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church South St Paul, MN | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Washington, DC | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Avivo Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Vete St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Clinton County Snack Pack Program Trenton, IL | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Union Mission Twin Cities St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $2,000 |
| 360 Communities Burnsville, MN | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 | $495,528 | $54,674 | $38,362 | $26,000 | 8 | $28,251 | $47,859 | $30,141 |
| 2024 | $479,220 | $134,931 | $35,757 | $27,000 | 9 | $29,216 | $127,532 | $27,444 |
| 2023 | $380,048 | $24,728 | $35,357 | $27,000 | 8 | $29,153 | $17,545 | $26,496 |
| 2022 | $390,678 | $27,591 | $39,906 | $30,002 | 8 | $32,834 | $20,588 | $29,591 |
| 2021 | $402,993 | $15,171 | $34,108 | $25,000 | 8 | — | $7,551 | $32,231 |
| 2020 | $421,721 | $20,741 | $36,318 | $28,000 | 12 | — | $14,157 | $27,692 |
| 2019 | $437,298 | $23,810 | $35,126 | $24,000 | 8 | — | $17,231 | $27,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Lindell Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Lindell Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
James G. Lindell Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Lindell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2019–2024) — Corp. Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Lindell Charitable Trust
How much does J Lindell Charitable Trust give each year?
J Lindell Charitable Trust gave $26K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 9 grants.
What is J Lindell Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
J Lindell Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Lindell Charitable Trust give grants?
J Lindell Charitable Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (23%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does J Lindell Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Lindell Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Lindell Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
J Lindell Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Fruitland Baptist Church ($6,000), First Presbyterian Church ($6,000) and Museum of the Bible ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Lindell Charitable Trust?
J Lindell Charitable Trust reported $496K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J Lindell Charitable Trust's EIN?
J Lindell Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6347184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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