LF Charities Inc
To provide support of the linux foundation.
LF Charities Inc at a glance
In short: LF Charities Inc gave $6.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6.2M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,207,591
- +934.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,207,591
- +934.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,207,591
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LF Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Linux Foundation ($6.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2022) to $6.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Linux Foundation Wilmington, DE | To Support Certain Projects of the Linux Foundation. | $6,207,591 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,619,032 | $6,207,591 | $6,207,591 | 1 |
| 2023 | $196,964 | $296,964 | $600,658 | $600,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | 1 |
About LF Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
LF Charities Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LF Charities Inc is led by James Zemlin, Executive Director on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Zemlin
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim Zemlin (2020–2021) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 LF Charities Inc
How much does LF Charities Inc give each year?
LF Charities Inc gave $6.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $600K across 1 grant.
What is LF Charities Inc?
LF Charities Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Wilmington, DE.
Where does LF Charities Inc operate?
LF Charities Inc has awarded grants in California, Delaware.
What is LF Charities Inc's EIN?
LF Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1730246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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