Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc
The Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Mason City, Iowa, established in 1957 and tax-exempt since August 1958. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as an independent foundation dedicated to grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$825K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
-21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+39.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily for education, health, and children, youth and social services. Specific areas of interest include:
- Children and youth services
- Social services
- Parks and recreation
- Community development
- Civic affairs
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Housing and shelter
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process. There are no stated deadlines.
Grant Range
$1,000–$657,049
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations within a 25-mile radius of Mason City, Iowa. However, grants extend beyond this primary service area:
- 62% of grants remain in Iowa
- Additional significant funding reaches Mississippi, Nevada, Maine, and Michigan
- Grants also made to organizations in Minnesota and Arkansas
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,772,291–$8,793,176
- Total Revenue: $3,408,756
- Total Expenses: $1,170,871
- Total Liabilities: $1,810
- Investment Income and Dividends: $118,498
- Net Rental Income: $653,454
Historical Distribution:
- 39% of giving directed to Social & Human Services
- 21% to Education
- Nearly 10% to Arts & Culture
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kent Hall – Manager (35 hours/week, $36,000 compensation)
- John H. Greve – Secretary/Treasurer (8 hours/week, $6,000 compensation)
- William Eckard – Trustee (5 hours/week, $6,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT HALL | MANAGER | — | $42,000 |
| JOHN H GREVE | SEC/TREASURE | — | $6,000 |
| WILLIAM ECKARD | TRUSTEE | — | $6,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 520 Mason City, IA 50402-0520
Phone: 507-269-5703
EIN: 42-6037351
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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