Lincoln and Friends
Lincoln and Friends is a private foundation, based in Fairfax, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $219K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $16K.
Lincoln and Friends at a glance
In short: Lincoln and Friends gave $12K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,575
- +363.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,447
- +73.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $218,895
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lincoln and Friends funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity ($3K). Together the top 8 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General Ops | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Ops | $3,000 |
| Campaign for Tibet Washington, DC | General Ops | $1,500 |
| Operation of Hope Lake Forest, CA | General Ops | $1,000 |
| SPLC Montgomery, AL | Justice Council | $1,000 |
| Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | General Ops | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | General Ops | $1,000 |
| Doctors with Borders New York, NY | General Ops | $75 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,895 | $16,461 | $17,124 | $11,575 | 8 | $16,884 | $16,461 |
| 2023 | $219,558 | $6,400 | $12,916 | $2,500 | 3 | $9,511 | $5,099 |
| 2022 | $208,098 | $6,100 | $5,777 | $1,500 | 2 | — | $8,349 |
| 2021 | $215,186 | $11,676 | $11,535 | — | — | $11,535 | $11,676 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lincoln and Friends is led by Joan Mariah, CEO & Board Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Mariah
CEO & Board Director
Director & Board Director → CEO & Board Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Molle
Treasurer & Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Nuyens
Secretary & Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Grosso (2021–2022) — Secretary & Board Director
- Former: Rodell Carter (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Board Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lincoln and Friends
How much does Lincoln and Friends give each year?
Lincoln and Friends gave $12K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
What is Lincoln and Friends's typical grant size?
Lincoln and Friends's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,447, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lincoln and Friends give grants?
Lincoln and Friends's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (26%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lincoln and Friends give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Lincoln and Friends's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lincoln and Friends's largest grantees?
Lincoln and Friends's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity ($3,000), Planned Parenthood ($3,000) and Campaign for Tibet ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lincoln and Friends?
Lincoln and Friends reported $219K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is Lincoln and Friends's EIN?
Lincoln and Friends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3145174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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