Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc

MASON CITY, IA EIN: 42-6037351

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

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Annual Giving

$825K

+9.8% YoY

Grant Count

-21.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+39.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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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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

Iowa $3.2M (98%)

Minnesota $65K (2%)

Arkansas $3K (0%)

States

Arkansas Iowa Minnesota

Cities

ABERT LEACHARLES CITYCLEAR LAKECOULTERCharles CityClarksvilleClear LakeDECORAHDES MOINESDecorahDes MoinesFOREST CITYForest CityGARNERGENTRYJOHNSTONJoiceLELANDMASON CITYMason City

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include One Vision ($150,000), Clear Lake Classical School ($100,000), Iowa College Foundation ($52,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
7TH DAY ADVENT CHURCH GENTRY, AR	CHARITABLE	$1,500
7TH DAY ADVENT CHURCH MASON CITY, IA	CHARITABLE	$4,000
7TH DAY ADVENT CHURCH WAUKON, IA	CHARITABLE	$3,000
AG IN THE CLASSROOM MASON CITY, IA	TEACHING MATERIALS	$6,000
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH MASON CITY, IA	PRESCHOOL	$5,000
CAMP HERTKO HOLLOW WEST DES MOINES, IA	CAMPERSHIPS	$6,000
CARING PREGNANCY CENTER MASON CITY, IA	AIR CONDITIONER	$8,645
CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION JOHNSTON, IA	CAMPERSHIPS	$7,000
CITY OF CLEAR LAKE CLEAR LAKE, IA	BEAUTIFICATIONS	$2,670
CITY OF COULTER- FIRE DEPT COULTER, IA	NEW BUILDING	$5,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 37 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2023: $751,201–$758,000 • Median grant amount: $6,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$657,049 • Maximum grant observed: $100,000 **Types of Support:** • Project support • General support • Building funds • Technology and computers • Land and property acquisition • Equipment **Application Process:** Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process. There are no stated deadlines. **Recent Grantees (2023)…

Where does Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc make 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

What size grants does Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc awarded 45 grants totaling $825K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc's EIN?

Kinney-lindstrom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6037351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.