Linden Climate Fund Inc
Linden Climate Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Healdsburg, California. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations including conservation, environmental, policy, scientific, and philanthropic organizations.
Linden Climate Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Linden Climate Fund Inc gave $1.4M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $97K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,358,200
- +99.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $97,014
- -85.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,362,637
- +78.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Linden Climate Fund Inc
- 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: 171 Sawmill Circle 402, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linden Climate Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tides Foundation ($580K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates grant dollars by recipient state as follows: DC 44%, California 43%, New York 13%, Texas 1%, and Connecticut 0%. The reported percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Linden Climate Fund Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $680K (2024) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $580,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Center for American Progress Washington, DC | General Support | $225,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Advocates for Climate Innovation FKA Linden Trust for Conservation New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $33,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Geophysical Union Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rewild FKA Global Wildlife Conservation Austin, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing describes out-of-corporate distributions received from Linden Trust for Conservation and other book-to-tax differences. This describes amounts received or tax adjustments, not grants made by the foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,362,637 | $8,003,965 | $1,541,527 | $1,358,200 | 14 | $1,444,310 | $7,910,538 | $658,804 |
| 2024 | $8,622,027 | $249,298 | $739,270 | $680,000 | 1 | $736,619 | $246,647 | $121,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linden Climate Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $659K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose own stated missions include conserving nature and wildlife, advancing Earth and space science, and supporting policy work. For example, the World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to life on Earth; the American Geophysical Union says it supports an inclusive community of Earth and space scientists working on discovery and societal challenges; and the Center for American Progress describes itself as a policy institute seeking to improve Americans’ lives through ideas, leadership, and action.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,358,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $580,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest reported grants included $580,000 to Tides Foundation for general support, $250,000 to the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund for general support, $225,000 to the Center for American Progress for general support, and $100,000 each to the World Wildlife Fund and Advocates for Climate Innovation (formerly Linden Trust for Conservation), all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dana W. Linden as secretary and Lawrence H. Linden as president.
Linden Climate Fund Inc is led by Lawrence H. Linden, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence H. Linden
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana W. Linden
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Linden Climate Fund Inc
How much does Linden Climate Fund Inc give each year?
Linden Climate Fund Inc gave $1.4M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $680K across 1 grant.
What is Linden Climate Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Linden Climate Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $97,014, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linden Climate Fund Inc give grants?
Linden Climate Fund Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (43%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Linden Climate Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linden Climate Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linden Climate Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Linden Climate Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tides Foundation ($580,000), League of Conservation Voters Education Fund ($250,000) and Center for American Progress ($225,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linden Climate Fund Inc?
Linden Climate Fund Inc reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $659K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linden Climate Fund Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose own stated missions include conserving nature and wildlife, advancing Earth and space science, and supporting policy work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linden Climate Fund Inc?
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 Linden Climate Fund Inc's EIN?
Linden Climate Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1302065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Linden Climate Fund 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Linden Climate Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/linden-climate-fund-inc-morg_66148e8a839f40e9a7bc7b69426d0e30
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