Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups in Delaware and several other states.
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $42K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Delaware. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,118
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,240
- -62.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,486
- +49.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 517 Laurma Lane, Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9633
Phone: (302) 258-5338
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beach & Bay Cottage Tour ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in Delaware (64% of grant dollars), Oklahoma (9%), Texas (9%), Maryland (7%), and Pennsylvania (7%). The listed grants also include a $1,000 grant to The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $117K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beach & Bay Cottage Tour Bethany Beach, DE | General | $5,000 |
| Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church Ocean View, DE | General | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society South Oklahoma City, OK | General | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Sussex County Seaford, DE | General | $4,000 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation Lewes, DE | General | $3,118 |
| Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire CO Bethany Beach, DE | General | $3,000 |
| Maryland Public Television Owings Mills, MD | General | $3,000 |
| Millville Vol Fire CO Inc Millville, DE | General | $3,000 |
| Whyy Inc Philadelphia, PA | General | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,486 | $43,121 | $42,293 | $42,118 | 13 | $42,118 | $126 |
| 2024 | $1,658 | $103,844 | $107,013 | $103,828 | 12 | $105,333 | $567 |
| 2023 | $4,827 | $122,531 | $119,999 | $117,224 | 15 | $118,524 | $198 |
| 2022 | $2,295 | $48,246 | $51,400 | $49,500 | 13 | $50,362 | $73 |
| 2021 | $5,449 | $14,548 | $12,825 | $11,000 | 4 | $11,912 | $367 |
| 2020 | $3,726 | $27,500 | $23,775 | $22,000 | 6 | — | $122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $126 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for medical, public health, fire and rescue, religious, charitable, and public media organizations. The American Heart Association describes its mission as “to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Beebe Medical Foundation says its mission is to secure philanthropic support for building programs and services provided by Beebe Healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $42,118. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among the reported grants were $5,000 each to Beach & Bay Cottage Tour and Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church; $4,000 each to the American Cancer Society South, the American Heart Association, and Salvation Army Sussex County; and $3,118 to Beebe Medical Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Kulin as president/director, June Gentilcore as secretary/director, and Carl Gentilcore as treasurer/director.
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Linda Kulin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Kulin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Gentilcore
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
June Gentilcore
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $42K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 12 grants.
What is Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,240, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Delaware: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (9%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethany Beach, DE (3 grants).
Does Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Beach & Bay Cottage Tour ($5,000), Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church ($5,000) and American Cancer Society South ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc?
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for medical, public health, fire and rescue, religious, charitable, and public media organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0420044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Linda Kulin Charitable Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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