Linda Hall Library Foundation
Linda Hall Library Foundation engages in activities to promote public understanding of science and to further education and scholarship in science, engineering, technology, and their histories. Its programs are designed to encourage the public, scholars, and researchers to learn, investigate, explore, and increase knowledge.
Linda Hall Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Linda Hall Library Foundation gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,780
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $19,890
- Median grant
- $19,890
- Total assets
- $1,297,401
- +75.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Linda Hall Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Linda Hall Library Trusts ($27K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $94K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Hall Library Trusts Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $27,280 |
| Umkc Foundation Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,297,401 | $2,022,340 | $1,458,188 | $39,780 | 2 | $7,363 |
| 2023 | $737,804 | $652,457 | $1,489,059 | $94,100 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $1,681,975 | $1,219,884 | $1,359,052 | $13,662 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $2,032,443 | $752,725 | $1,194,233 | $40,050 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $2,318,384 | $2,414,213 | $377,279 | $8,400 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Linda Hall Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Linda Hall Library Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Linda Hall Library Foundation is led by Eric Dorfman, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Dorfman
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $34K (2024)
Anne Dema
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Rieger
Director of Grants
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Alison Armistead
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Macdonald
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Niles Jager
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole L. Kamin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis J. Muglia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Macneille Everist
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian T. Gordon
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $22K (2024)
Michele Knight
Senior Vice President of Public Engagement
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $53K (2024)
Eric Ward
Vice President Programming
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$52K (2022) → $84K (2024)
Benjamin Gross
Vice President Research & Scholarship
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$78K (2024)
Paula Wheeler
Executive Assistant to the President & The Board
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Marilyn B. Hebenstreit
Past Chair
Chairman → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Charles A. Spaulding (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Browar (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Stephen D. Dunn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Curt Gridley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Walton (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Charles Sosland (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Evilsizor (2020–2021) — Head & It Services
- Former: Paula L. Volk (2020–2021) — Former Secretary-Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Eric Ward (VP Programming). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Linda Hall Library Foundation
How much does Linda Hall Library Foundation give each year?
Linda Hall Library Foundation gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $94K in grants paid.
How large is Linda Hall Library Foundation?
Linda Hall Library Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Linda Hall Library Foundation?
Linda Hall Library Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Linda Hall Library Foundation operate?
Linda Hall Library Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Linda Hall Library Foundation's EIN?
Linda Hall Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4390683. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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