Lincoln Dynamic Foundation
The Lincoln Dynamic Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. Founded in 2017, it is the philanthropic arm of Lincoln Dynamic Group and supports work addressing issues affecting youth, the community, and the environment.
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation at a glance
In short: Lincoln Dynamic Foundation gave $389K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in California. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $388,933
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,308
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,092
- Total assets
- $2,854,121
- -9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lincoln Dynamic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 W Horizon Ridge Parkway 104, Henderson, NV 89012
Phone: (714) 552-0109
Website: https://lincolndynamicgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lincoln Dynamic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California Irvine Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $369K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 107 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (53%) and Nevada (26%), followed by New York (14%) and Texas (4%). One percent was attributed to an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lincoln Dynamic Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 353% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $333K (2020) to $462K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Foundation Irvine, CA | To provide financial support for various university schools and programs, including research grants, student scholarships, instructional support, equipment purchases, capital improvements, and education. | $200,000 |
| Climate Mobilization Project New York, NY | To Support General Operation. | $56,250 |
| Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas, NV | To Support General Operation. | $25,000 |
| Green Our Planet Las Vegas, NV | To Support General Operation. | $25,000 |
| Startempowerment Austin, TX | To Support General Operation. | $17,225 |
| Core Powered by the Rogers Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support General Operation. | $15,275 |
| The Obodo Collective Inc Las Vegas, NV | To Support General Operation. | $15,000 |
| Cool Effect Greenbrae, CA | To Reduce Carbon Emissions. | $5,183 |
| Collaboration Center Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support General Operation. | $5,000 |
| Foster Kinship Las Vegas, NV | To Support General Operation. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,854,121 | $206,173 | $531,374 | $388,933 | 16 | $515,993 | $192,525 | $146,070 |
| 2023 | $3,154,489 | $226,711 | $459,276 | $416,368 | 22 | $437,572 | $211,789 | $153,291 |
| 2022 | $3,264,459 | $527,777 | $530,205 | $461,665 | 35 | $461,665 | $111,944 | $151,053 |
| 2021 | $3,613,819 | $758,753 | $388,254 | $335,522 | 22 | $335,522 | $254,953 | $152,050 |
| 2020 | $2,685,794 | $81,275 | $373,595 | $333,207 | 12 | — | $131,135 | $130,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lincoln Dynamic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to engage with its community in ways that create positive, regenerative change toward a better future for children, community, and planet. Its website describes its philanthropic focus as addressing emerging issues facing youth and the environment.
Its 2024 grants included $200,000 to the University of California Irvine Foundation for support across university schools and programs, including research, scholarships, instruction, equipment, capital improvements, and education. The foundation also gave $56,250 to Climate Mobilization Project, whose stated mission is to build power for a national transformation that rapidly restores a safe climate and creates a just and democratic society.
Other recipients included Green Our Planet, which describes its mission as empowering people to grow food and connect with the natural world; Discovery Children’s Museum, whose mission is to foster a welcoming, inclusive setting for playful and educational experiences; and CORE Powered by the Rogers Foundation, which says it works to strengthen character, build minds, and create brighter futures for under-resourced youth. Grants also supported organizations whose stated work includes carbon-emission reduction, kinship-family support, and services for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $388,933. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $5,092. In 2023, it reported 22 grants totaling $416,368; in 2022, it reported 35 grants totaling $461,665.
Notable 2024 grants included $200,000 to the University of California Irvine Foundation, $56,250 to Climate Mobilization Project, $25,000 each to Discovery Children’s Museum and Green Our Planet, and $17,225 to StartEmpowerment. The filing listed general operating support as the purpose for several other grants, including those to CORE Powered by the Rogers Foundation, The Obodo Collective, Collaboration Center Foundation, Foster Kinship, and Nevada News Bureau.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John D. Lincoln as an officer/trustee and Bethany Ann Lincoln as a trustee. The foundation’s website identifies John D. Lincoln (Johnny) as its founder and president.
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bethany Ann Lincoln
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Lincoln
Officer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Lincoln Dynamic Foundation
How much does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation give each year?
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation gave $389K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $416K across 22 grants.
What is Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's typical grant size?
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,092, and its average grant was $24,308, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lincoln Dynamic Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation give grants?
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (26%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (8 grants).
Does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's largest grantees?
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of California Irvine Foundation ($200,000), Climate Mobilization Project ($56,250) and Discovery Children's Museum ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lincoln Dynamic Foundation?
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to engage with its community in ways that create positive, regenerative change toward a better future for children, community, and planet. Its website describes its philanthropic focus as addressing emerging issues facing youth and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lincoln Dynamic Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's EIN?
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1161843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Lincoln Dynamic Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lincoln-dynamic-foundation-morg_f4ee38708398460aaab895faff5098c7
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