Lindau Foundation Inc
Lindau Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elmira, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $53,300 to charitable organizations, including arts, health, education, community, and social-service organizations.
Lindau Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lindau Foundation Inc gave $53K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $53,300
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,845
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $982,849
- +0.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lindau Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 920 Oak Hill Drive, Elmira, NY 14905
Phone: (607) 873-7607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lindau Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chemung County Performing Arts Ctr ($17K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lindau Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 82% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $53K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Performing Arts Ctr Elmira, NY | General Support | $16,500 |
| Arnot Health Foundation Elmira, NY | Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Project | $6,000 |
| Guthrie Foundation Sayre, PA | Ambulatory Infusion Unit | $5,300 |
| Elmira College Elmira, NY | Purchase High-Powered Computers | $4,000 |
| SUNY Corning Community College Corning, NY | Jet Band Saw | $4,000 |
| Southside Community Center Elmira, NY | Construct 'Quiet Room' | $3,500 |
| Abby's Paws for a Cause Elmira, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Bampa's House Corning, NY | Volunteer Scheduling Software | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier Elmira, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Potter's Hands Foundation Corning, NY | Progra for Sex Trafficking Survivors | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $982,849 | $66,165 | $65,587 | $53,300 | 11 | $53,550 | $54,128 | $56,014 |
| 2025 | $982,273 | $55,567 | $62,049 | $49,275 | 10 | $49,625 | $42,034 | $53,877 |
| 2024 | $988,753 | $77,643 | $55,554 | $46,300 | 11 | $46,300 | $66,358 | $49,032 |
| 2023 | $966,666 | $-4,065 | $52,212 | $40,000 | 10 | $40,250 | $12,166 | $47,671 |
| 2022 | $1,022,943 | $165,958 | $43,915 | $30,950 | 5 | $31,300 | $153,792 | $47,617 |
| 2021 | $900,900 | $154,423 | $49,453 | $40,286 | 6 | — | $143,256 | $47,222 |
| 2020 | $795,930 | $61,784 | $39,921 | $28,000 | 4 | — | $50,367 | $43,718 |
| 2019 | $774,067 | $52,353 | $34,581 | $26,260 | 6 | — | $44,820 | $42,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lindau Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for performing arts, pediatric rehabilitation and other health services, higher education, community services, food assistance, and programs for sex-trafficking survivors.
Among the grantees, Elmira College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts and sciences education that supports students’ learning, leadership, community service, and personal growth. Meals on Wheels of Chemung County says it provides meals, including special diets, with regular personal contact to support healthy independence. Southside Community Center describes its mission as affirming and empowering African American citizens of Greater Ithaca.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $53,300 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $16,500, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable awards included $16,500 to Chemung County Performing Arts Center for general support; $6,000 to Arnot Health Foundation for an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation project; and $5,300 to Guthrie Foundation for an ambulatory infusion unit. Other awards included $4,000 each to Elmira College and SUNY Corning Community College, and $3,500 to Southside Community Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Margaret L Powers as secretary, Laura Powers Hill as vice president, and Linda Powers Orbanac as president and treasurer.
Lindau Foundation Inc is led by Linda Powers Orbanac, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Linda Powers Orbanac
President & Treasurer
President → Prest & Treasurer, 2024
Prest & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Powers Hill
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret L. Powers
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Lindau Foundation Inc
How much does Lindau Foundation Inc give each year?
Lindau Foundation Inc gave $53K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $49K across 10 grants.
What is Lindau Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lindau Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,845, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lindau Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lindau Foundation Inc give grants?
Lindau Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (7 grants) and Corning, NY (3 grants).
Does Lindau Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Lindau Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lindau Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lindau Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Chemung County Performing Arts Ctr ($16,500), Arnot Health Foundation ($6,000) and Guthrie Foundation ($5,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lindau Foundation Inc?
Lindau Foundation Inc reported $983K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lindau Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for performing arts, pediatric rehabilitation and other health services, higher education, community services, food assistance, and programs for sex-trafficking survivors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lindau Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2025 IRS filing 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 Lindau Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lindau Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1020704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Lindau 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 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Lindau Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lindau-foundation-inc-morg_37375c408b68462f8e1e2e9c00deaf9a
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