Judith Linnell Foundation
Judith Linnell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $77K.
Judith Linnell Foundation at a glance
In short: Judith Linnell Foundation gave $77K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $76,948
- -96.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $19,237
- -94.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $19,237
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Judith Linnell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bonnet House Inc ($19K). Together the top 4 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Judith Linnell Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $2.3M (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet House Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operating | $19,237 |
| United Way of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operating | $19,237 |
| Tomorrows Rainbow Coconut Creek, FL | General Operating | $19,237 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | General Operating | $19,237 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $5 | $89,496 | $76,948 | 4 | $78,134 | — | $2,908 |
| 2020 | $89,481 | $474,262 | $2,357,757 | $2,300,000 | 7 | — | $426,091 | $98,294 |
| 2019 | $1,966,825 | $97,897 | $125,016 | $60,000 | 7 | — | $64,095 | $109,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judith Linnell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Judith Linnell Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$26K (2019) → $2K (2021)
James LaBate
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$28K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Judith Linnell Foundation
How much does Judith Linnell Foundation give each year?
Judith Linnell Foundation gave $77K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2.3M across 7 grants.
What is Judith Linnell Foundation's typical grant size?
Judith Linnell Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $19,237, and its average grant was $19,237, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Judith Linnell Foundation give grants?
Judith Linnell Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does Judith Linnell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Judith Linnell Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Judith Linnell Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Judith Linnell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Judith Linnell Foundation's EIN?
Judith Linnell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4525591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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