J Stewart Linden Foundation
The J Stewart Linden Foundation was a private foundation based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was dissolved and all assets transferred to a donor-advised fund; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
J Stewart Linden Foundation at a glance
In short: J Stewart Linden Foundation gave $8K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $818), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,180
- -18.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $818
- +6.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $375
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% 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 J Stewart Linden Foundation
- How to Apply
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The final filing instructed applicants to submit a typed request including their name and address, requested amount, and charitable purpose. It listed Sanford J. Linden as the contact. These instructions are from a final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None, as of the date of the final filing.
- Deadline
- None, as of the date of the final filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Sanford J Linden
Mailing address: 33776 Old Timber, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Phone: (248) 661-4469
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Stewart Linden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hospice of Michigan ($5K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grants went primarily to recipients in Michigan: 93% of grant dollars went to Michigan, 6% to New York, 1% to Washington, DC, and a rounded less than 1% to Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Stewart Linden Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 119% of 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 $8K (2023) to $10K (2022). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of Michigan Southfield, MI | To Provide Support for Charity's Work | $5,000 |
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | To Provide for Students | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Assn Southfield, MI | To Provide for Charity's Work | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | To Provide Support for Charity's Work | $500 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Ann Arbor, MI | To Provide for Students | $500 |
| Scamp Clarkston, MI | To Provide Support for Charity's Work | $250 |
| The Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network West Bloomfield, MI | To Provide Support for Charity's Work | $250 |
| Amber Reineck House Hamburg, MI | To Provide Support for Charity's Work | $100 |
| The USO Washington, DC | To Provide for Charity's Work | $50 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | To Provide for Charity's Work | $30 |
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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 | — | $4,173 | $10,549 | $8,180 | 10 | $8,180 | $4,394 | $6,847 |
| 2022 | $205,899 | $7,007 | $12,291 | $10,030 | 13 | $10,030 | $7,007 | $7,901 |
| 2021 | $211,183 | $5,807 | $11,300 | $8,980 | 13 | $8,980 | $5,807 | $9,098 |
| 2020 | $221,444 | $4,798 | $11,248 | $9,000 | 9 | — | $4,798 | $8,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Stewart Linden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants went to charitable organizations, including a hospice provider, a college, organizations supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and groups providing other charitable services. Hospice of Michigan describes its work as providing hospice expertise and compassionate support to patients and families. Adrian College describes itself as a private liberal arts college offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Amber Reineck House says it provides sober-living housing, education about substance use disorder, recovery activities, and scholarships for recovery housing.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $8,180. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $5,000, with a median of $375. The largest grants included $5,000 to Hospice of Michigan, $1,000 to Adrian College, and $500 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
The final filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that awards had to go to charitable organizations and that amounts depended on foundation income or the officers’ discretion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Allan J. Linden as vice president and trustee, and Sanford J. Linden as president, secretary-treasurer, and trustee.
J Stewart Linden Foundation is led by Sanford J. Linden, President, Sec-Treas & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sanford J. Linden
President, Sec-Treas & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allan J. Linden
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about J Stewart Linden Foundation
How much does J Stewart Linden Foundation give each year?
J Stewart Linden Foundation gave $8K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 13 grants.
What is J Stewart Linden Foundation's typical grant size?
J Stewart Linden Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $375, and its average grant was $818, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Stewart Linden Foundation give grants?
J Stewart Linden Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does J Stewart Linden Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on J Stewart Linden Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Support for Charity's Work" (5 grants) and "To Provide for Charity's Work" (3 grants).
Who are J Stewart Linden Foundation's largest grantees?
J Stewart Linden Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Hospice of Michigan ($5,000), Adrian College ($1,000) and Alzheimers Assn ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does J Stewart Linden Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants went to charitable organizations, including a hospice provider, a college, organizations supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and groups providing other charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Stewart Linden Foundation?
The final filing instructed applicants to submit a typed request including their name and address, requested amount, and charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is J Stewart Linden Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, J Stewart Linden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is J Stewart Linden Foundation's EIN?
J Stewart Linden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6109122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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